Director, Credit Risk

The Hartford

Director of Credit Risk at insurance company shaping financial analysis and collateral structuring strategies. Engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing business outcomes through expert credit risk assessment.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $132,000 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior subject matter expert in credit risk, financial analysis, and collateral structuring
Partner closely with National Accounts underwriting (~$600M annual premium) to support continued growth of complex, loss-sensitive business
Engage directly with external stakeholders, including brokers, clients, and prospective clients, including CFOs and senior finance leaders
Influence business outcomes by educating and advising internal and external partners on credit risk assessment
Perform comprehensive credit and financial statement analysis and approvals
Enable external client and market visibility through engagement with senior brokers, broker field offices, and key accounts
Lead discussions on loss-sensitive credit and collateral appetite and strategy
Provide broker training on credit risk and collateral management
Partner with National Accounts underwriters and practice leaders to develop a strong understanding of workflows and concepts related to National Accounts insurance products and claims
Drive department objectives to enhance processes, increase efficiency, while leveraging technology and AI

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in accounting or financial analytics required
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Credit analysis, collateral management, and financial product knowledge required
Broad understanding of industry economics and market dynamics
Experience with National Accounts large deductible, loss-sensitive products
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills in client facing environment
Proven ability to interact with senior stakeholders
Strong Microsoft Office suite skillset, including AI products
Demonstrated leadership, initiative, resourcefulness, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, driven by insurance quote cycles and deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

short-term or annual bonuses
long-term incentives
on-the-spot recognition

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Hard Skills & Tools

credit riskfinancial analysiscollateral structuringcredit analysiscollateral managementfinancial product knowledgeGenerally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesNational Accounts large deductible productsloss-sensitive productsfinancial statement analysis

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsleadershipinitiativeresourcefulnessability to work independentlycollaborative teamworkclient-facing skillsability to operate in fast-paced environments