Global Head Commodity and Energy Transition Finance (CETF) (London, GB)

About the Role

The Global Head Commodity and Energy Transition Finance reports to the Global Head Commodity, Trade and Sovereign Credit within the Credit & Surety unit of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group.

In this role, you will lead and manage the CETF business and will be responsible for setting the portfolio strategy, take portfolio steering actions to maximize underwriting performance, lead the distribution with key bank clients and brokers, manage our talents and be responsible E2E for the successful execution of the business in line with our strategic ambitions and plans.

You will work in close cross-functional collaboration with colleagues in other Corporate Solutions and Group functions.

Your key responsibilities are as follows:

you shape and ensure execution of the strategy associated with originating, underwriting and steering, with relentless focus on underwriting profitability you maintain and develop strong client and broker relationships to deliver win win strategic outcomes you proactively steer the portfolio with a data-driven approach and are abreast of key trends that may impact our business. you develop origination action plans and financial targets, empowering your team to own and lead business priorities you build a high-performance team that lives the culture of Swiss Re

About the Team

Our CETF team is 10 employees strong with team members located in London, Munich, Madrid, Amsterdam and Singapore. Our business generates approximately USD 90m in premium, positioning us as #1 insurance player in this highly specialized business segment.

About You

The position holder will have the following experience and qualifications:

More than 10 years of experience in managing a portfolio in the structured trade credit and political risk insurance market, with deep knowledge of complex loan structures such as Pre-export finance, Reserve Based lending, Mining Project Finance and Energy transition sectors Successful track-record of profitable growth over the business cycle Extensive business network with financial institutions and brokers trading in the relevant space Excellent communication skills High cultural sensitivity and ability to work in an international environment Fluent in English Willing to undertake extensive business travelling even at short notice

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About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind. Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability. If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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