Underwriting Assistant, Surety - Ottawa, Canada - Intact

Intact

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

When you join our team, you're bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are
- here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It's our employee promise.

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

Launching your career at Intact means joining a diverse community of experts that trust and value your skills in an industry that is constantly evolving.

Here, you'll receive mentorship and coaching in a dynamic hands-on environment. You'll drive innovation and make a meaningful impact in our organization, for our customers, and across our communities. You'll grow personally and professionally with access to advanced learning platforms and make lasting connections near and far. Most importantly, you'll discover how exciting the "real world" can be.

Here, your career will take off

In this role, you will work with the risk underwriting team to facilitate trade for our Trade Credit clients.

What you'll do here:

Contribute to the buyer review process. You will be assigned a portfolio of buyers to review, assess and provide credit recommendations.
Ensure credit analysis is consistent with the risk assessment analysis structure and risk management guidelines and applicable rules.
Responsible for providing timely and effective communication with commercial underwriters as well as brokers where required.
Contribute to the success of the Trade Credit Strategic Plan, including but not limited to new business, business retention, creating buyer capacity and maintaining buyer relationships.
Build your professional network in order to strengthen and deepen risk analysis and understanding of the various industries in which we have credit exposure

What you bring to the table:

Completing an undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Commerce or other relevant discipline.
Knowledge and understanding of financial statements.
Knowledge of industry sectors and international markets.
Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and French.
Available to work with us fulltime, 35 hours per week, for Fall 2024 Term (September to December).
Must be returning to school in Winter 2025 or Summer 2025 following your internship.

We can't wait to learn more about you. We hire co-ops every semester (Winter, Summer and Fall)

What we offer
Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day.

Here is some of what you can expect as a temporary member of our team:

Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
Inclusive employeeled networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities.
A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity.

We'll work with you to meet your needs.