Our client is one of the leading experts in guarantees in the European surety market.
The core focus is on guarantees with a team of highly qualified industry experts and analysts to serve their clients with customized solutions.
Our client is looking for a well-organized and motivated Senior Surety Underwriter to join the Spanish guarantee team located in Malaga.Key responsibilities and tasks:Strategy:Assist in developing the client brand in the Spanish marketDevelop relationships with government and private industry stakeholders in our relevant sectorsDefine, together with the Country Manager, the strategy and tactics for the sustainable growth of the company in SpainUnderwriting and Credit Assessments:Gather all relevant underwriting information, financial reports, and market research to form a credit opinionResearch and analyze economic trends and data relating to our related industriesAssess financial, economic, and technical risks related to client projects or relevant contractsPrepare financial models, risk review, and underwriting submissions for new and existing client facilities, as well as make commercial/risk recommendationsPresent credit opinions to the Underwriting Committee in EnglishKeeping up-to-date with:Local and select international market developmentsLocal and select international regulation, legislation, and accounting standards that can affect the industries we support and subsequently our clients' ability to performChanges in the local and international macro-economic environmentManagement:Adherence to Underwriting Guidelines and follow risk appetite policiesPrepare and maintain internal management reports as requiredDevelop an annual market and portfolio planDevelop the budget for the designated portfolioDevelop pricing philosophy and fee strategyAdministration and Systems:General administration, customer service, daily workflow management, and updating the Surety database with respect to all client facilities, security, requests, and maintenanceDrafting new security documents, as well as the maintenance of existing security documentsPeople Development:Ongoing training and leadership development as a Senior Underwriter towards becoming an experienced member of the teamSkills and experience:Experience dealing with customers/brokers and providing high-quality serviceExperience working at Senior Management, C-Suite, or Director levelStrong communication, listening, and negotiation skills (both verbal and written)Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Spanish needed to interact effectively with internal and external parties at a Senior Management/Director levelAbility to work independently and as part of a high-performing team contextDemonstrated knowledge of financial statement analysisAttention to detail with respect to financial analysis, credit paper writing, and facility/security documentationSound business acumen and problem-solving to make commercial decisions within delegated authority and recommendations to credit decision-makers as requiredWell-organized and flexible to manage various conflicting business priorities #J-18808-Ljbffr
