Group Surety - Trade Finance Specialist - Fronting (Fixed Term Contract)

The role

The Trade Finance analyst is responsible for processing global fronting operations from all Allianz Trade Business Units Supports the fronting managers with existing relationship with partner banks Optimizes and harmonizes fronting processes for Surety with aim of adding value to business

Main tasks

Surety Fronting Requests

• Timely processes Surety fronting requests, including enquires, quotations, bond wording acceptances, counter-guarantees, SWIFT messages to banks, SBLC/BG issuances and invoicing
• Monitors and provides constant update about application status for the requesting BU’s
• Constantly looks for process improvements and aim to customers’ service excellence
• Seeks alignment with Surety U/W, Legal and Finance functions supporting business growth and process optimization
• Develops fronting reports on fronting deals and banks' portfolio-
• Ensures that fronting processes are followed and data entry is accurate in the system

Banks Relationships

• Maintains good relationship with banks
• Keeps the Fronting Map up-to-date including Allianz Trade’s fronting capabilities globally

Profile

Soft Skills

Interpersonal skills:

• Solid customers-oriented and production management skills
• Ability to build long-term and collaborative customers and banks relationships
• High attention to detail- Ability to negotiate and hold difficult meetings with stakeholders
• Effective self-management skills
• Willingness to support changes when necessary

Hard Skills

• Previous experience with the bank sector
• Knowledge on exchanging Swift MT700's family messages with banks
• In depth understanding of Fronting processes and workflows
• Excellent English writing and verbal skills

NICE TO HAVE

• Previous experience with insurance is desirable but not essential

This opportunity is a maternity leave cover and is expected to last approximately 10 months.

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