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Axis Senior Underwriter Capital Risk Solutions in London - Scalpel, United Kingdom
This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.
At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.
How does this role contribute to our collective success?
The Capital Risk Solutions (‘CRS’) team provide credit insurance to commercial and investment banks, multilateral development banks and export credit agencies. The global team is located in London, Singapore and Bermuda with an underwriting strategy that focuses primarily on project finance, aircraft finance and significant risk transfer as well as other structured credit transactions.
You will be responsible for originating and managing significant risk transfer and structured credit transactions in our core markets, playing a key role in the Capital Risk Solutions (‘CRS’) global team in our goal of creating a profitable worldwide portfolio of credit risk for AXIS.
What will you do in this role?
Attract new business that fits within the global CRS underwriting criteria from existing and new customers across our core markets.
Develop relationships with brokers and customers, marketing CRS capabilities and appetite.
Discuss new opportunities, deal pipeline and ideas with the Head of CRS and CPM on a frequent basis ensuring aligned underwriting strategy and knowledge sharing across the global CRS platform.
Review submissions, providing feedback and determine which transactions to develop further via additional analysis, peer discussion, engagement with customer and CPM review.
Work with CPM and actuarial to perform analysis of in-depth information (in the form of bank memos, credit papers, presentations, data tapes, rating reports etc.) making assessment of the risk and providing recommendations to the Head of CRS and senior management on proposed CRS participation.
Present transactions via a deal memo to credit committee prior to working with CRS legal to review transaction and contract documentation prior to binding.
Be actively engaged with the credit insurance and bank loan market interacting via informal catch ups, meetings, presentations, webinars and conferences.
Attend and speak at conferences in order to present the CRS offering and develop our network.
Play a central role, liaising with Head of CRS, CPM, CRS legal and Claims in the management of the portfolio including reporting on early warning signs of stress through to potential claim settlement.
You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.
About You:
We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.
What you need to have:
A minimum of 7 years’ experience working within a credit underwriting or credit insurance broking role or as part of a bank asset finance or credit risk distribution team within our core markets.
What we prefer you to have:
Finance related qualifications (such as CFA) desirable.
Critical thinker with an ability to digest and summarize large quantities of complex information for the benefit of a wider audience.
Confident in forming independent opinions, able to make recommendations on risk and underwriting strategy.
Strong communication skills, with an ability to adapt style to fit the audience, purpose and level of priority.
Strong negotiator with an ability to take a clear stance on commercial and risk positions in a constructive manner.
Appreciation of wider trends in insurance and financial markets as well as developments in geo-politics.
Proficient user of Excel, Capital IQ and bespoke credit models.
Role Factors:
In this role, you will typically be required to:
Be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
Travel internationally and occasionally at weekends as required.
Attend and speak at conferences in the UK and internationally as required.
Attend broker and customer events in evenings and occasionally at weekends as required.
What we offer:
You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.
Rewarding. Challenging. Meaningful.
We are shaping the direction of Insurance and Reinsurance during a critical and exciting time for the industry.
Whether you are a student approaching graduation or a seasoned professional looking for a new environment, AXIS has the right challenges and career opportunities for you. At AXIS, we value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the success of our company.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.