Associate Team Lead - Insurance Risk

ATL – Insurance Risk

Role Purpose Statement         

The overall responsibility of the Risk Specialist is the accurate and timely annual review  of counterparties, assigning accurate credit limits considering potential exposure of Business partners for existing business partners as well as New counterparties. Detailed annual review includes the evaluation of financial statements, checking customer's payment history and payments terms allowed, mark to market limits, PFE calculations and securing the open credit with Insurance. Preparation of scorecard is also an important activity applicable for the limits above the threshold >350K USD. Approvals to be obtained for higher grades/credit limits as per Bunge Global Credit Policy. It's a critical role as activities and deliverables of this role directly impacts the Bunge's business with its business partners across the globe.

Main Accountabilities

1. Premium updates within timeliness

2. Cash Calls and Cash book updates

3. Updating premium underwriting report

4. Loss billing and Cargo claims settlements

5. Follow ups with Insurer and broker regarding settlement of claims

6. Balance sheet reconciliation

7. Review of claims payments and reserves

8. Insurance MIS , stock statements,

9. Coaching trainees and newcomers on company and helping team members to work in a collaborative manner to achieve the desired objectives

10.Build good relationships with the teams/departments involved

Additional Responsibilities:-

1. Resolve all queries within defined timelines

2. Ensuring timely settlement of claims and zero backlog for previous years

3. Accuracy of claims payments and reconciliation

4. KPI tracking and monitoring to ensure efficient service delivery

5. Identify process improvement ideas to enhance the processes and systems"

Knowledge and Skills  

Behavior

Improve Bunge's outcomes by making data-driven decisions, keeping the customer at the forefront of all they do, and proactively gaining insight into the global strategy.

Collaborate, effectively communicate with others and take initiative to continually develop themselves.

Pursue opportunities to solve problems and take action while maintaining the ability to manage work, even in times of challenge or change."

Technical        

• Knowledge in finance/Insurance risk/trading concepts (e.g.: , Managing the claims and premiums settlements, coordinating with Insurer, broker to manage the payments and avoid backlogs/penalties, Updating cashbook and reconcile the balances etc.)
• Experience in accounting and finance , Credit Risk , coordination with stakeholders and follow-through to eventual issue resolution and documentation.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills
• The successful applicant will be a detailed-oriented, results-driven, tenacious team player. He/she will have demonstrated an ability to lead the discussion on reconciliation and analysis with key stakeholders (e.g.: commercial organization, finance partner team and market risk teams).
• Ability to provide high quality level of customer service to internal & external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently and deliver high quality output under time pressure.
• Independent and meticulous with figures
• Strong written & oral communications skills in English.
• Strong problem solving & organizational skills.
• Experience in managing people and processes through a sustained period of change
• Excellent computer skills and competency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Education & Experience

• University degree (Graduation, MBA, CMA or CA)
• 5-7 years of working experience in finance/accounting/risk, credit function, preferably in Agri industry.

Distinct Advantage

• • Experience working in a similar Shared Services Centre setup.
  • Experience in processing high volumes of transactions
  • Experience in SAP
  • Strong customer service, communication skills/soft skills
  • Working exposure in commodity industry

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge