Risk Underwriter

HYBRID ROLE BASED OUT OF OUR FAIRFIELD OFFICE

Job Purpose:

Our Risk Underwriter will be responsible for providing comprehensive credit analysis of both perspective and existing customers. This role will conduct risk analysis which includes reviewing Credit reports from various credit agencies as well as other internal and external data to determine credit worthiness of commercial accounts. In addition, the incumbent must possess good financial analysis skills that include the ability to understand and analyze financial statements.

Job Responsibilities:

● Conduct risk analysis which includes performing P&L, Balance Sheet and cash flow analysis, industry analysis to determine the company’s viability in terms of financial strength and lending capacity.
● Perform various reporting for a variety of finance related projects that includes bad debt, BBC, Credit reviews, etc.
● Obtain financial reports (SEC, SEDAR, Moody’s, CRM, etc.) and input these financial statements on specific financial software.
● Conduct customer meetings and conference calls with varying level of customers from small partnerships to medium size companies to obtain relevant financial information.
● Complete project work relating to the risk and finance group when required.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

● Experience required in conducting customer meetings to obtain financial information from varying level of clientele across North America is a benefit.
● Good knowledge of reviewing financial statements and understanding key performance ratios in evaluating financials.
● Experience of reviewing foreign financial statements and understanding accounting policies across various countries.
● Ability to be self starter and handle a designated portfolio of customers to ensure customer focus and provide collaboration with external and internal customers to meet the desired results.
● Must be able to handle high volume of work and meet tight deadlines

Work Experience:

● 5-10 years of related job experience.

● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.

● Basic experience of simple office/operational systems.

● Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).

● Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Education:

● Bachelor's Degree Preferred

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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