Overview
Trade Credit Insurance Specialist Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Aon in the Middle East
Aon is seeking a Trade Credit Insurance Specialist to support the growth and delivery of its Credit Solutions practice in the Kingdom. The role will focus on structuring, placing, and managing trade credit insurance programs for global, large and complex clients, while contributing to the expansion of Aon’s trade credit portfolio across key sectors.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise in credit risk and insurance structuring with the ability to act as a trusted advisor to clients on optimizing working capital and mitigating non-payment risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of trade credit insurance clients, including renewals, servicing, and ongoing advisory
- Oversee placement and execution of policies, ensuring delivery against client expectations and timelines. This includes management of stakeholders including local and international partners.
- Maintain strong client relationships, acting as a primary point of contact and center of excellence for credit risk and insurance matters
- Monitor portfolio performance, including exposure, limits, and insurer participation
Portfolio Management and Technical Growth of the portfolio
- Provide technical expertise to support business development efforts, driving new business opportunities and the growth of existing client relationships.
- Identify opportunities to cross-sell credit solutions and broader Aon capabilities
- Participate in client pitches, proposals, and strategic discussions
Technical Placement & Structuring
- Structure and place complex trade credit programs for large corporates and multinational clients
- Engage with insurers to negotiate coverage terms, limits, pricing, and wording enhancements
- Develop tailored solutions based on client-specific risk profiles, receivables exposure, and credit strategy
- Support large account reviews and bespoke structuring for key clients
- Analyze client portfolios, including buyer exposures, sector concentrations, and geographic risks
- Provide advisory on risk mitigation strategies, credit limit structures, and trade finance optimization
- Interpret financial statements and credit data to assess counter party risk and non-payment exposure
- Develop and maintain relationships with local and international insurers / reinsurers
- Track market developments and provide insights on capacity, pricing trends, and underwriting appetite
Strategic & Value-Add Advisory
- Contribute to development of portfolio-level credit strategies for key clients
- Advise on solutions supporting working capital optimization and access to financing
- Support implementation of innovative structures, including structured credit and alternative risk transfer where applicable
Skills And Experience That Will Lead to Success Education
International exposure or experience working with global markets and insurers
Strong understanding of regional (KSA / GCC) and international credit environments
Academic background in Finance, Economics, or Business
Experience
8–12 years of experience in trade credit insurance, credit risk, or structured credit
Proven experience handling large-scale corporate or multinational trade credit clients
Technical Knowledge
- Trade credit insurance products
- Credit risk analysis and underwriting principles
Demonstrated abilities
- Manage and grow a client portfolio
- Structure and negotiate complex insurance placements
- Engage with senior stakeholders (clients and insurers)
Strong analytical and financial assessment skills
Commercial mindset with client growth focus
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, advisory-driven environment
High attention to detail and structured problem-solving
How We Support Our Colleagues?
Aon provides a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative working environment, designed to support professional development, performance, and well‑being.
KSA HR Statement
This role is based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is subject to local labor laws and regulations.
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Title: Trade Credit Insurance Specialist
Company: Aon in the Middle East
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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