Undergraduate Internship - RISK Services

Description

12-month internship starting in August 2026

Salary - £23,587.20 - This is pending a possible increase following April 2026.

About Atradius

The Atradius Group provides trade credit insurance, surety and collections services worldwide, and has a presence through 160 offices in 52 countries. The products offered by Atradius protect companies around the world against the default risks associated with selling goods and services on credit.

At Atradius, we believe in personal development and the Growth Mindset. Our Culture is based on teamwork, reliable accountability, constantly improving and unrivalled service.

Department Description

Trade credit insurance protects the policyholder in the event of a buyer becoming insolvent or failing to pay its invoices that are payable on credit terms. Our Risk Services Team is responsible for review of credit limit applications from new and existing customers, with a focus on financial analysis and economic performance. From our UK headquarters in Cardiff Bay, we underwrite over €40bn of credit on UK businesses, from SME’s to Multinational organisations. We pride ourselves on our expertise and our inclusive and supportive culture. We are offering a number of 12 month placements within the department. This role is suitable for undergraduates who have completed two years of university study.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting our underwriting teams in managing risk portfolios
• Analysis of company accounts across a variety of UK trade sectors
• Maintaining our exposure databases
• Reporting of Management information to Senior Managers
• Researching information sources for non-financial company information
• Attending and recording high level Credit Committee and other risk forums

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Good numerical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Email, Word and PowerPoint)
• Ability to use the internet and other sources of information as research tools
• Accurate data entry skills
• Very good written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and able to discuss business issues with senior management
• Knowledge of financial statements is desirable
• An interest in commerce and international trade would be an advantage.

Learning Opportunities

• How credit insurance works
• How your role fits into the wider business and what value you can add
• How to engage with customers and build fulfilling long-term relationships.
• Full training in financial analysis including external training course
• Full training in information sources
• Hands on experience of risk management including opportunity to visit UK companies
• Experience of working in an international business environment
• Opportunity for the right candidates to visit our Atradius offices overseas

What We Offer

• A dynamic, international and challenging work environment
• Hybrid working environment with 3 days in office per week, 2 days from home.
• Training and support to reach your full potential including the opportunity for continuous professional development
• Good career opportunities
• Challenging tasks with individual development and training opportunities
• 24 days annual leave plus all 8 recognised bank holidays
• Office amenities including free onsite gym and showers, a subsidised restaurant, coffee shop and games room
• Team offsite days along with planned social events throughout the year.
• A competitive Pension scheme with a generous 7% employer contribution alongside your 5% Employee contribution.
• Sports and Social club committee (football, netball, badminton and more)

This role is based at our Cardiff Bay Headquarters (with homeworking permitted for up to two days a week upon completion of basic training).

Equal Opportunities

The success of our organisation stands with the quality of our people and the ideas they have. Insights and innovative solutions for our customers are the result of an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. That is why diversity is extremely important to Atradius. To ensure that all colleagues within Atradius can develop their qualities, we promote an inclusive culture in which everyone feels involved and valued. We encourage and welcome everyone to apply to our positions.

*Atradius is a global provider of credit insurance, bond and surety, collections and information services, with a strategic presence in over 50 countries. The products offered by Atradius protect companies around the world against the default risks associated with selling goods and services on credit. Atradius is a member of Grupo Catalana Occidente (GCO.MC), one of the largest insurers in Spain and one of the largest credit insurers in the world.*