Risk Underwriter - Canada

Company Description At Coface, we make trade happen everyday. Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world. With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy. Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions. Shape the future of trade with us. Join our Happeners! Job Description THE ROLE We are looking for a Risk Underwriter to join our team. As a member of the Canadian Risk Underwriting team you will be expected to perform the following: Provide financial analysis based on information provided by our infoline and on your sectorial and macroeconomic knowledge. Approve credit limits with your individual delegation taking into account policies characteristics. Closely and proactively monitor the Canadian portfolio in order to mitigate losses. Inform and explain credit decisions to policyholders. Support the Commercial Team to retain existing business and develop new client relationship. Liaison/coordination with Coface entities in other countries. Perform industry reviews. The individual in this position is expected to develop relationships with credit managers and Brokers and to liaise with Commercial, Information, Organization and Claims employees as needed to achieve regional and group objectives. You may represent the company in different occasions: visit clients, prospects, brokers, participate to industry events, conferences. Qualifications THE CANDIDATE You have strong analytical skills while being able to complement with positive relationship and communication skills. To be considered you must possess the following: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or any other discipline with financial, economical, insurance focus. Four-year College degree in Finance preferred. Minimum 1-3 years in a financial analysis role. Working knowledge of credit insurance industry is a plus. Ability to gather and analyze information from various external/internal sources: financial statements, sector and country economic reports, other departments’ data, etc. Ability to manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Department: Commercial Underwriting - 019 Contract type (job boards): Permanent contract Compensation: CAD 80000.00 - CAD 110000.00 - yearly

The Risk Underwriter will perform financial analysis to approve credit limits and monitor the Canadian portfolio to mitigate losses. They will also act as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders, including brokers and clients, to support business development.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field. A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a financial analysis role is required.

• Communication SkillsPreferred
• Financial analysisPreferred
• Stakeholder ManagementPreferred

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• Financial analysis
• Credit underwriting
• Risk assessment
• Portfolio monitoring
• Credit limit approval
• Stakeholder management
• Industry research
• Macroeconomic analysis
• Communication skills
• Relationship management
• Financial statement analysis
• Credit insurance
• Insurance Industry
• Information Organization
• Relationship Management
• Sales Prospecting
• Analytical Skills
• Underwriting
• Business Administration
• Communication
• Economics
• Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Innovation
• Coordinating
• Collections

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Risk Underwriter
• Insurance Underwriter (General)
• Insurance Representatives
• Insurance Underwriters

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week