Senior Underwriter at The Treasury, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Unique opportunity to join a credit underwriting team that directly supports New Zealand exports.

• Opportunity to be part of the NZ Export Credit (NZEC) team, supporting the growth of exporting businesses
• A role that provides a wide range of underwriting duties and credit assessment scenarios
• A passionate, ambitious and professional team environment

Mō mātou | About Us

At Te Tai Ōhanga - The Treasury, we are committed to Tiakitanga to make Aotearoa a better place for people today and in the future.  We safeguard New Zealand's finances and are the Government's trusted economic advisor.  Our vision is to lift living standards for all New Zealanders.

NZEC is a unit within the Treasury's Financing, Infrastructure and Urban Development's directorate.  Its role is to support New Zealand exports and the internationalisation of New Zealand companies by providing trade credit insurance and financial guarantees that cover a range of political and commercial risks associated with doing international business (https://exportcredit.treasury.govt.nz/).

NZEC is a small, experienced team that is focused on:

• engaging and educating businesses about the financial risks and challenges of exporting, and the range of private and NZEC financial solutions;
• assessing commercial and political risks, and making recommendations in respect to applications for NZEC financial services;
• monitoring policies, and managing claims and recoveries; and
• supporting the Government's economic recovery response from COVID-19.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role

We are seeking someone to join us as a Senior Underwriter in the NZEC team. In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• perform a wide range of underwriting duties, including risk assessment of export transactions, the preparation of policy documentation, monitoring and reporting of NZEC's exposures and results, and management of claims and recoveries;
• provide input into NZEC's business process improvements and risk management practices;
• work collaboratively to support other NZEC team members, and engage with exporters, senior officials, Ministers and private sector partners (as required).

Ō pūmanawa | About You

To be successful in this role you will bring:  

• experience in finance roles with expertise in credit analysis (at least five years' experience in a similar position) preferably with experience in export credit insurance, structured finance, commercial banking and/or a relevant business background;
• proven transactional credit, analytical and financial skills, with the ability to identify the commercial risks of a business and transaction, and (where appropriate) recommend workable solutions;
• strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to distil complex issues clearly and succinctly; and
• high levels of initiative, and attention to detail.

Ko ngā hua | What we Offer

• The opportunity to work in a supportive and high-performing team and internal opportunities across the organisation
• An environment where excellence is recognised, and staff are encouraged to develop their own talents and potential
• A workplace that values diversity and inclusion and recognises the value of your lived experiences
• Flexible work arrangements (including location) and encouragement to enjoy a positive work/life balance with and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives
• 5 weeks annual leave for permanent full-time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees)

Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now

Please see the Job Description for further detail or for more information and a korero please contact Peter Rowe (Acting Head of Export Credit)  Peter.Rowe@treasury.govt.nz

Rā kati | Applications close: 12 February 2023. All applications must be made online. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

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