Risk Underwriting, Industry Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Commercial department to cultivate robust relationships aimed at driving new business development, while adhering to the Regional underwriting strategy; foster connections with other essential functions.

• Oversee a portfolio of high-value clients to enhance retention and strengthen customer relationships, which may entail travel on an as-needed basis.

• Evaluate credit limit requests promptly within the response time parameters outlined in the Risk Business model, utilizing all available information and personal market insights.

• Monitor the risk portfolio by soliciting additional information from the Risk office, in accordance with Information Quality Standards.

• Assist the Commercial team in managing the customer loss ratio and implementing necessary measures to maintain or restore portfolio profitability.

• Proactively lead and manage cross-functional projects to further develop and improve the Credit Underwriting department.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, or a related field.

• Advanced degree, such as an MBA or MS in Finance, is preferred.

• Over 10 years of experience in financial management.

• Background in banking, credit insurance brokerage, or a credit insurance environment is preferred.

• Proficient in computer skills, with a solid understanding of financial software and spreadsheet applications.

• Strong analytical and research abilities.

• Capability to build long-term customer relationships, even in situations involving restrictive decisions and challenging market conditions.

• Excellent planning, organizational, and workflow prioritization skills.

• Effective communicator with the ability to persuade others regarding decisions made; competent in conducting visits and meetings, including challenging discussions with senior executives.

• Bilingual candidates are preferred.

• Seeking candidates with a fundamental understanding of Artificial Intelligence technologies and a willingness to learn and incorporate AI into daily business operations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Eligibility for annual bonuses 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.