Risk Underwriting, Industry Manager

Job Purpose

Ensures most effective credit limit service in terms of quality of decision, turnaround time and communication towards customers. Attracts new customers or prospects by quality of service and underwriting decisions. Builds a trustee relationship with customers to improve customer portfolio profitability.

• Engage with and build strong relationships with the Commercial department to drive new business development while following the Regional underwriting strategy; build relationships with other core functions.
• Manage a portfolio of high‑value clients to drive increased retention and galvanize the customer relationship, which may require travel on an as‑needed basis.
• Decide credit limit requests consistently within response time delays included in the Risk Business model by assessing the buyer with all available information and personal market knowledge.
• Monitor the risk portfolio by requesting further information from the Risk office, according to Information Quality Standards.
• Contribute to supporting Commercial in steering customers’ loss ratio and implement necessary actions to ensure or restore portfolio profitability.
• Actively lead and manage transversal projects to further develop and enhance the Credit Underwriting department.

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance or a related discipline; an advanced degree, MBA or MS Finance preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in financial management, particularly in banking, credit insurance brokerage or a credit insurance environment.
• Excellent computer skills, with an understanding of financial software and spreadsheet packages.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to build long‑term customer relationships, even in contexts of restrictive decisions and deteriorated markets.
• Strong planning, organizational and workflow prioritization skills.
• Strong communicator, able to convince others of decisions taken; capable of handling visits and difficult meetings with high‑profile seniors.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Basic awareness of Artificial Intelligence technologies and enthusiasm for learning and integrating AI into everyday business processes.
• Knowledge of AI, GenAI, Copilot and ChatGPT tools.
• Data analysis proficiency.

$150,000 - $180,000. Placement within the range is based on the individual’s relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary ranges are only one component of our total compensation package.

• Competitive compensation.
• Annual bonus eligibility and/or commission structure opportunities.
• 401(k) discretionary match of up to 6%.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, birthday day off and volunteer day off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits.

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We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.