Commercial Surety Underwriter

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the Surety industry? At Allianz Trade, we're looking for a dynamic and driven Commercial Surety Underwriter to join our team and help shape the future of our Australian Surety portfolio.

As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to manage an existing portfolio of Australian-based clients while developing and growing a new business pipeline. With your strong commercial acumen, expertise in surety products, and understanding of corporate clients, you will play a pivotal role in driving profitable and sustainable growth in alignment with Allianz Trade's Surety strategy.

At Allianz Trade, we embrace innovation and encourage our team members to explore how cutting-edge technologies can enhance our operations and deliver exceptional value to our clients.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and nurture relationships within an existing portfolio of clients, including facility renewal, risk monitoring, and documentation.
• Develop and convert a robust new business pipeline to expand the Australian Surety portfolio.
• Execute commercial strategies aligned with Allianz Trade's growth objectives and new business thresholds.
• Prepare and issue bonds and risk participations in collaboration with banks.
• Collaborate with internal partners, including finance, claims, and risk teams, to ensure seamless operations.
• Structure large, complex transactions involving multinational corporations and banks.
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic partners, such as brokers, banks, and legal advisors.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, including Allianz, AGCS, other Allianz Trade Surety Business Units, and Allianz Trade's Global Surety Team.
• Investigate, analyze, and manage underwriting, accounting, and workflow matters in line with Surety policies and procedures.
• Provide timely, accurate reporting and monitoring of client portfolios.
• Mentor and develop team members to foster a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Explore opportunities to leverage AI technologies to streamline processes and improve business outcomes.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a professional with a passion for building relationships, a strong understanding of surety products, and the ability to navigate complex transactions. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, are eager to contribute to a global leader in surety and trade credit insurance, and are enthusiastic about integrating AI into business processes, this role is for you.

Why Join Allianz Trade?

• Be part of a global organization that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Work alongside industry experts and contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference.
• Enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Please note that this position can be located in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

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Headquartered in Paris, Allianz Trade is the global leader in trade credit insurance and a recognized specialist in the areas of surety, collections, structured trade credit and political risk, present in over 40 countries with 5,800 employees. In 2024, our revenues reached 3.8 billion euros, and we guaranteed 1,400 billion euros of trade transactions worldwide. With sustainability, collaboration, and inclusion at the heart of our values, our workplace culture has earned global recognition - demonstrated by our certification as a Great Place to Work and a Gold Medal from EcoVadis in 2025.​

Disclaimer: Allianz Trade is the trademark used to designate a range of services provided by Euler Hermes.