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About the role
About the role
We’re looking for an Intermediate Underwriter or Intermediate Risk Analyst, Trade Credit to join our growing and dynamic team.
As an Intermediate Underwriter or Intermediate Risk Analyst, Trade Credit team, your work will have a big impact. In this role, you will work with the risk underwriting team to facilitate trade and create capacity for our Trade Credit clients. Your role will include working closely with our commercial underwriters, risks analysts, and support teams, managing a variety of clients in multiple sectors across Canada, participating in important strategic projects and audit initiatives, and working with the management team as required on new projects or prominent accounts.
People will count on you to provide industry-leading customer service and to ensure a consistent application of underwriting guidelines. They will also come to you for your background in financial analysis, your understanding of transaction specific risks and mitigants as well as how these can be underwritten from a profitable growth perspective. You will also be called upon to support the management team in their analysis with respect to operational performance indicators.
This position requires a minimum 2 days in the Toronto, Mississauga, Ottawa or Montreal office per week.
What you’ll do here:
Contribute to the buyer review process. You will be assigned a portfolio of buyers to review, assess, and provide credit recommendations.
Ensure credit analysis is consistent with our assessment structure, risk management guidelines and applicable rules.
Contribute to the success of the Trade Credit Strategic Plan, including but not limited to new business, business retention, creating buyer capacity, and maintaining buyer relationships.
Manage a diverse portfolio and develop broker relationships.
Gather market intelligence by working directly with management, brokers, and customers.
Showcase Intact’s product offering through technical proficiency & develop ability to initiate and close new business opportunities.
Collaborate with internal teams to drive growth and improve efficiencies within the Trade Credit group.
Have responsibility for providing timely and effective communication with commercial underwriters as well as brokers.
Partner with various internal subject matter experts to determine industry trends, risks, submission viability, and identify transactional mitigants.
Support performance and growth by helping to set underwriting policies, standards, guidelines, and ensuring adherence to best practices.
Lead continuous improvement activities and providing training and coaching to new team members.
Build your professional network in order to strengthen and deepen risk analysis and understanding of the various industries in which we have credit exposure.
What you bring to the table:
Minimum of 3 years Trade Credit or equivalent financial sector experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis and/or trade credit insurance.
Highly organized, with the ability to work towards goals while adapting to change in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to persuade as well as respectfully challenge others.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in collaboration with national departmental teams.
Effective analytical, negotiating, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work well under tight deadlines, including organizational and time management skills.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
University Degree is a must and MBA, CFA, or CPA designation is an asset.
Prior experience in commercial banking or accounting is an asset.
Bilingual in French and English. For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
Willing to travel on occasion.
This position will close Sunday October 27th 2024 at 11:59pm est.
What we offer
Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:
A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
Flexible work arrangements
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.
We are an equal opportunity employer
At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.
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