Delegated Underwriting Financial Risk Consultant - 3M Contract

Posted 13 January 2026
Salary Negotiable
LocationCity of London
Discipline Underwriting & Broking
ReferenceDUC001

Job description

New Vacancy - Delegated Underwriting Financial Risk Specialist (C-Suite) - 3M Contract
Lloyd's Market
City of London

I am currently partnered with a leading player in the Lloyd's Market who are seeking a Delegated Underwriting Specialist to join their Financial Risk team to help out on some project work on a short contract.

My client is looking for someone who has an extensive background in Underwriting Delegated/Binder business, and someone who is up to date on Lloyd's Principles and regulatory risk involved in Underwriting, and how it applies to Delegated Authority business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Proven underwriting background within the Lloyd's market, with direct experience of writing and overseeing Delegated Authority business, including broker facilities, binders, cover holders and TPAs.
  • Strong practical understanding of how delegated underwriting operates, with the ability to assess oversight effectiveness from a practitioner perspective.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of Lloyd's Principles-Based Oversight (PBO) framework and how it applies to Delegated Authority business.
  • Experience operating at a senior level within underwriting, underwriting management, DA governance or assurance functions in a Lloyd's context.
  • Ability to evaluate governance, control frameworks and risk management through a second line / assurance lens while grounded in real underwriting practice.
  • Strong analytical capability, including review of underwriting MI, wider business outputs and performance measures to form evidence-based conclusions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience delivering clear, professional assurance reporting to senior stakeholders.
  • Able to work as part of a team, apply sound judgement and deliver high-quality outputs within tight timelines.