Manager of Analysts – Credit Specialties - #1728996

Role: Manager of Analysts – Credit Specialties, Risk Services 4 – Cardiff and London. Consideration will be given to both full and part time candidates.

Job Level: T300

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Risk Underwriting Team in Cardiff as the Manager of Analysts – Credit Specialties. This role allows you to work with a diverse team of analysts, specialising in the underwriting of non-cancellable limits covering both credit and political risk.

Location: Hybrid / Cardiff UK – local contract. Travel is a requirement

Unit Description: Risk Services 4 encompasses UK, Ireland and Credit Specialties

Atradius

The Atradius Group provides trade credit insurance, surety and collections services worldwide, and has a presence through 160 offices in 52 countries. The products offered by Atradius protect companies around the world against the default risks associated with selling goods and services on credit.

At Atradius, we believe in personal development and the Growth Mindset. Our Culture is based on teamwork, reliable accountability, constantly improving and unrivalled service. Read on more on our Career site: https://careers.atradius.com/en/careers.

Job Description

The successful candidate will lead, develop and positively impact their team. The role requires a high level of technical underwriting skills alongside people management capabilities. An ability to focus on developing staff skills, ensuring wellbeing, providing guidance and undertaking performance reviews is therefore key.

The successful candidate will contribute to departmental plans and allocate resources to ensure alignment with our loss ratio targets and commercial aspirations. They will be responsible for ensuring the teams work efficiently and effectively whilst also providing support to the Senior Manager.

They will possess strong communication skills and will establish collaborative relationships with the Credit Specialties Unit and other key internal and external stakeholders. As a member of the RS4 management team, they will work in collaboration with other managers to drive performance and manage resource effectively.

The Role

Applications are invited from suitable candidates. The candidate will be employed in Cardiff on a local UK contract but we welcome applications from international candidates. This role may also be advertised externally.

The Manager will report to Karen Evans (Senior Manager) and whilst the candidate may not currently be in a managerial role, they will be able to demonstrate that they possess managerial abilities.

They will need to be a self-starter who can also work independently and under pressure. It is essential that the successful candidate is a strong communicator, and have an aptitude for relationship building and strong inter-personal skills. The Manager must be able to take on board and execute the risk strategies and to take a full part in discussing and developing these with the Senior Management.

The manager shall:

• Be an open and able communicator both internally and externally.
• Have the ability to clearly, and confidently communicate difficult decisions internally and externally at all levels of seniority.
• Have demonstrated negotiation skills, with the confidence to challenge, and the ability to offer creative solutions.
• Have underwriting experience and be able to comfortably explain technical transactions
• Have strong organisational skills.
• Have the ability to anticipate problems and issues and proposals to counter them.
• Have the confidence to make high value decisions and judgment to know when to consult.
• Be a good listener and team player
  
  
  

What do we offer?

• A dynamic, international and challenging work environment
• Training and support to reach your full potential including the opportunity for continuous professional development
• Attractive terms and conditions, including competitive salary, pension package and a range of flexible benefits and rewards
• Challenging tasks with individual development and training opportunities
  
  
  

Equal opportunities for all

The success of our organisation stands with the quality of our people and the ideas they have. Insights and innovative solutions for our customers are the result of an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. That is why diversity is extremely important to Atradius. To ensure that all colleagues within Atradius can develop their qualities, we promote an inclusive culture in which everyone feels involved and valued. We encourage and welcome everyone to apply to our positions.

Do you have any questions about our offer?

If you are interested or have queries about your suitability for the role, please feel free to contact Karen Evans at [email protected]

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Atradius is a global provider of credit insurance, bond and surety, collections and information services, with a strategic presence in over 50 countries. The products offered by Atradius protect companies around the world against the default risks associated with selling goods and services on credit. Atradius is a member of Grupo Catalana Occidente (GCO.MC), one of the largest insurers in Spain and one of the largest credit insurers in the world.

You can find further information on our website: https://group.atradius.com

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