Senior Trade Finance Underwriter

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Senior Trade Finance Underwriter to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.Make your mark in UnderwritingAIG Underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, and Multinational Clients. We are reimagining how we help customers to manage risk, transforming our operating model and reshaping our role responsibilities and career pathways. The goal is to unlock the full potential in each colleague – empowering our people to grow as insurance professionals and add more value to our customers and AIG.How you will create an impactPerform credit analysis, and recommending and/or approving appropriate credit limits and termsAnalyze trade life cycle/ working capital needs in relation to buyers and seller risks in trade transactionsComplete insurance quotations and transaction summaries/ credit memoranda for internal stakeholdersLiaise closely with other insurance risk and credit underwriters and credit committees to obtain appropriate approvals and validate structuresTake ownership of transactional due diligence, structuring and commercial underwriting of trade transactions from origination to execution including analyzing structural risks and mitigants, eligibility criteria, sizing credit reserves/deductibles, modelling and premium settingEscalate key issues or concerns in succinct clear manner to managersAssist with negotiations of policy, trade and funding documentation to protect AIG’s interests and meet client requirements and liaise with legal on sameLiaise with relevant AIG business departments (tax, accounting, compliance, onboarding, legal, new product development, vendor/ business partner onboarding, operations) on transactionsTake ownership of the monitoring of live trade transactions including structural changes, endorsements and renewals particularly on credit analysis and changesEnsure policies and risks remain compliant with AIG underwriting guidelines, processes and proceduresLiaise closely with onboarding teams where corporates or funders are onboarded into AIG structuresStrategic product development and communications:Support to identify and develop client-focused products and strategies for variety of clients (banks, alternative funders and other financiers) including cross-sell opportunitiesSupport origination strategies and engage with prospects & brokers including managing certain client relationshipsEngage with and support sales initiatives and development of communications for brokers, banks, and other distribution stakeholdersEngage in Broker / Client meetings as often as possible to ensure local market presencePrepare succinct summaries, business plans, models and high level data on financials and business growth for onwards distribution to manager and AIG senior management and investors (including presentations to key stakeholders)Training and processes:Assist to enhance trade transaction related processesAttend and where relevant deliver training to local and global colleagues on trade productsWhat you'll need to succeedBachelor’s or higher degree in finance or accountingMid-level experience in trade credit or risk team or related experience in the banking and finance industryProven ability to distil accounts, financial and written informationTransactional experience in trade finance deals including broad spectrum of trade products (receivables, confirmed payables, supply chain finance, guarantees, letters of credit, trade loans etc.)Experience with new business generationStrong communication skills, written and oral, presentationsOrganizational skills and project managementAbility to manage time pressure, deadlines and competing tasks/ prioritizeAbility to handle a varied workload in a diverse and growing portfolio.Proven decision making skillsInterpersonal skills - team player with internal and external stakeholders/ clientsLanguages helpful, ability to engage with diverse, global teamsWillingness to travelIndependent, able to multi-task and possess initiative to work in a fast-paced global environmentBusiness acumenAbility to work in a changing environmentExpertise in Excel, PowerPoint, WordBasic transactional modelling and forecastingCompetent in IT packages and institutional systemsFor positions based in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington DC, the base salary range is $100,000-$128,000, and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. Your actual compensation will be dependent on your skills, experience and qualifications. If your compensation expectations are above the posted range, we still encourage you to apply – your unique background matters to us. We’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits Overview.#LI-AIG #TradeFinanceInsuranceUnderwriting #TradeCreditInsuranceUnderwritingAt AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.Enjoy benefits that take care of what mattersAt AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the worldAmerican International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.Welcome to a culture of inclusionWe’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.Functional Area:UW - UnderwritingNational Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.SummaryLocation: NY-New York; DC-Washington; CA-Los Angeles; IL-ChicagoType: Full time