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Senior Political Risk & Credit Underwriter

Standort London, Vereinigtes Königreich Art der Arbeit Vollzeit Arbeitsform Hybrid Job level Berufserfahrene Job ID 13893 Unternehmen Munich Re Specialty - Global Markets Anstellungsart Unbefristet Fachbereich Schadenbearbeitung und Underwriting
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Senior Political Risk & Credit Underwriter

We are looking for a Senior Political Risk & Credit Underwriter to join our London team full-time, reporting to the Group Head of Political Risk and Credit. This strategic role offers a chance to influence underwriting strategy, shape product innovation, and contribute to Munich Re’s growth and reputation in the London market.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in complex risk analysis across diverse products such as structured commodity finance, project finance, trade finance, real estate finance and fund finance. Strong technical skills in wording and contract review, combined with commercial acumen and geopolitical awareness, are essential. You will underwrite to maximize profit while maintaining our firm’s integrity, regulatory compliance, and commitment to meeting clients’ needs , building deep broker and client relationships along the way.

Munich Re provides a generous benefits package, extensive training, and career development opportunities within a collaborative and technically excellent team. Join us to play a key role in driving the future of political risk and credit underwriting.


Responsibilities:

  • Assist in creating and delivering the Political Risk & Credit business plan, driving underwriting performance to meet targeted income and growth objectives year-on-year;
  • Underwrite Political Risk & Credit risks within your authority, exercising sound judgment aligned with the underwriting business plan and risk appetite;
  • Prepare detailed internal political and credit risk analysis, working closely with the team’s Credit Analysts to support underwriting decision making;
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, reinsurers and internal stakeholders to retain quality business and secure new opportunities consistent with Munich Re Specialty Group’s appetite;
  • Lead the development and training of junior team members, supporting their technical and professional growth through coaching and increased underwriting responsibilities;
  • Proactively monitor the existing book with regular monitoring and portfolio management to ensure the business plan is being executed and new exposures adhere to the target portfolio mix;
  • Initiate and manage projects and new product initiatives to diversify the portfolio from both risk and income perspectives;
  • Review and negotiate policy wordings, contracts, and amendments to ensure contract certainty, regulatory compliance, clients’ needs, and prudent risk appetite aligned with team and syndicate strategies;
  • Conduct regular portfolio reviews and monitoring, including aggregate management and reporting, ensuring execution in line with the business plan and maintaining audit trails as per MRSG procedures;
  • Provide analytical support, including risk entry reporting, supervision of income flows monitoring, and preparation of management reports,
  • Promote strong risk management and conduct standards by owning risk controls, escalating issues timely, and engaging with key stakeholders such as syndicate management, reinsurers, actuarial, pricing, and claims teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes.

Knowledge and Skills

Advanced (Level 3) knowledge and understanding of:

  • Underwriting Principles;
  • Legal Principles;
  • FCA and Lloyd’s rules and regulations including contract certainty issues;
  • All company specific procedures that relate to own role and role of those employees that you are supervising;
  • Political Risk & Credit Cover.

Advanced (Level 3) knowledge and understanding of:

  • Trade and Structured Credit;
  • Political Risk;
  • Political Violence.

Alongside advanced technical knowledge, the successful candidate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Firm’s organizational structure and the roles of key colleagues, ensuring collaborative alignment with business plans. They will also develop and sustain strong market awareness, exhibiting ongoing thought leadership to drive business growth and innovation.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

Learning and innovating today, striving for sustainable societies and business tomorrow

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets our approach to ESG is underpinned by our desire to seize business opportunities and to nurture a stimulating and inclusive work environment. Our ESG strategy aims to deliver holistic impacts across environmental, social and governance topics including supporting a number of local initiatives within our community and offering volunteering opportunities for colleagues.

Learn more about sustainability at Munich Re – choose your impact!

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