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BondAval is building the decision layer for B2B financial risk management. The company combines proprietary technology, specialist underwriting, and rated insurance capacity to help businesses price, monitor, and protect credit, counterparty, and payment risk. Named #1 fastest-growing insurtech and #19 fastest-growing startup in the Sifted 100 for UK & Ireland, and #4 fastest-growing software business in the UK (The Sunday Times 100 Tech), BondAval has raised ~$35m backed by leading European and American VCs including Dawn Capital and Octopus Ventures.
In this Commercial Underwriter role, you will develop and enhance broker relationships across the UK and Europe. Following exponential growth over the last 12 months, you will help manage the surge in enquiries while capturing wider opportunities within Europe. You will contribute premium income toward annual targets and serve as a reliable team member for existing clients and the broking network.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assist and lead broker-driven commercial efforts across UK & Europe
- Support Bondaval in forging strong relationships with brokers and clients on renewals and new business opportunities
- Partner with internal product and technology teams to enhance the experience for brokers and clients
- Manage pricing discussions and deal negotiations while building out a client portfolio
- Deliver broker meetings across the UK & Europe and pitch Bondaval's offering for new business opportunities
- Gather local European intelligence to help identify regions for growth
The role offers competitive base salary and performance bonus, 25 days' holiday, private healthcare, private pension, learning and development budget, and a volunteer-run Culture Club with regular all-team weeks, hackathons, offsites, and townhalls.
Requirements:
- 5+ years' experience in trade credit, ideally within underwriting
- Strong understanding of trade credit products (Excess of Loss, Ground up, Named Buyer)
- Existing trade credit broker network
- Unwavering work ethic; comfort in a high-growth business environment
- Strong organisational, analytical, and presentational skills
Nice to have:
- Experience with underwriting financial institution portfolios
- Structured credit products experience
- Risk underwriting experience
