Associate Director - Credit and Political Risk

The Company 

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 53,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at willistowerswatson.com.

The Business

Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB)

We know how companies can unlock potential through effective risk management.  Our clients rely on us to craft strategies to quantify, mitigate, and transfer risk, taking advantage of our specialist industry experience and unparalleled market know-how. The result is a new way of embracing risk that drives superior results. 

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

The Role

A role for an Associate Director within Financial Solutions Political and Credit Risks team in New York has arisen for an enthusiastic self-motivated individual. 

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

Initial duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Handling enquiries and obtaining insurer feedback
• In consultation with the team, preparing documentation for the market and client, and summarizing feedback
• Working with the relevant team members to record figures and premium/brokerage information

Developing to:

• Liaising with the client on new risks 
• Broking new risks in the local market as well as accessing international markets through our global platform
• Negotiating policy wordings
• Binding new risks
• Servicing policies once bound including issuing mid-term adjustments, assisting with claims and generally providing post-sales support 
• General advice and support to the client by email, telephone and face to face meetings as required 

The Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following skill sets & attributes:

• Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience
• License required within first 90 days of employment
• Be able to assist in preparation of proposals and presentations using marketing resources, practice groups and other producers
• Spanish speaker
• Attention to detail is essential
• Highly organized
• Be able to maintain face-to-face and telephone contact with clients and Underwriters 
• Problem solving and decision making skills essential 
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, oral or presentation) skills and interpersonal skills essentials
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment where lateral thinking, initiative, self-motivation and decision-making skills are crucial
• Good use of Microsoft Excel

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation.

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $90,000-$130,000 USD per year.

This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (Washington State only)
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

EOE, including disability/vets