Burford Capital is seeking a Vice President of Commercial Underwriting to lead its underwriting operations in a global legal finance context. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in underwriting and risk management within the legal or financial sectors
Job Summary
Burford Capital is the leading global finance firm focused on law, offering litigation finance and asset recovery services.
The role involves overseeing commercial underwriting to manage risk across a wide range of legal finance and advisory activities.
The position operates within a publicly traded organization with principal offices in major cities including New York, London, and Singapore.
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Burford Capital is seeking a Vice President of Commercial Underwriting to lead its underwriting operations in a global legal finance context. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in underwriting and risk management within the legal or financial sectors.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Commercial underwriting experience
Litigation finance expertise
Risk management analysis
Asset recovery knowledge
Legal advisory activities
Nice-to-have
Global market perspective
Strategic business development
Cross-functional leadership
NYSE/LSE listed company experience
Key Requirements
Senior level executive experience
Underwriting qualification or equivalent background