Risk Underwriter

Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Company

hirify.global provides reinsurance, insurance, and insurance-based risk transfer solutions, including trade credit and surety products, to help clients manage complex risks.

What you will do

• Design and execute risk strategies for assessing and monitoring credit risk across diverse portfolios and trade sectors.
• Underwrite trade credit risk in line with organisational policies and underwriting standards.
• Monitor client portfolios, identify emerging risks, and take timely action to optimise portfolio performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with policyholders, brokers, and intermediaries.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of underwriting processes and practices.
• Ensure compliance with business and regulatory requirements across underwriting activities.

Requirements

• Financial or accounting foundation with experience in credit and financial risk analysis.
• Ability to interrogate financial data and make sound, well-reasoned underwriting decisions.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work through complex matters and influence outcomes.
• Experience engaging with brokers, intermediaries, or external clients in a professional and commercially sensitive context.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously, and deliver results.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks applicable to insurance or financial services in Australia.

Nice to have

• Experience in insurance or banking/lending, particularly with trade credit products, credit insurance structures, or lending frameworks.
• Prior experience in underwriting, credit assessment, or risk management within financial services, insurance, or a corporate environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative team of credit and surety specialists serving clients across multiple industries and trade sectors.
• Inclusive workplace that supports equal opportunities and diverse perspectives.
• Flexible environment focused on professional development and authentic participation.
• AI-powered tools may support application review, with final hiring decisions reviewed by people.