Risk Underwriter, Vietnam

Allianz Popular SL.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance and asset management company is seeking a Corporate Credit Analyst to manage credit limit requests and client portfolios. The candidate will engage with senior management and require strong analytical and communication skills, alongside a background in financial services.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a financial institution or rating agency as a financial or credit analyst.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to interact with senior managers.

Responsibilities

• Decide credit limit requests in Vietnam and monitor the Vietnamese risk portfolio.
• Manage a dedicated portfolio of Vietnamese customers and provide proactive service.
• Support the Commercial Department in managing customer loss ratios.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Networking Skills

Job description

The ideal candidate would have 3-5 years of experience in a corporate credit analysis role and come from a financial services background (banking, asset-backed lending, rating agency). This is a client-facing role, requiring strong technical skills and the ability to work under pressure. Excellent communication skills are essential, as the candidate will engage in meetings and discussions with senior management of clients and prospects in Vietnam and occasionally other ASEAN countries.

Job Responsibilities:

• Decide credit limit requests in Vietnam consistently, within response times outlined in the Risk Business Model, by assessing buyers with all available information in the Allianz Trade Risk database and market knowledge.
• Monitor the Vietnamese risk portfolio by requesting additional information from the Risk office, following Information Quality Standards.
• Manage a dedicated portfolio of Vietnamese customers, providing proactive service, regularly meeting customers and brokers, and organizing conference calls.
• Support the Commercial Department in managing customer loss ratios and implementing actions to ensure or restore profitability.
• Perform any other ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in a financial institution or rating agency as a financial or credit analyst.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent knowledge of the local economic and business environment.
• Expertise in specific trade sectors.
• Ability to interact with senior managers externally to obtain information.
• Ability to network and build relationships quickly in a multicultural environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Allianz Group is a trusted insurance and asset management company committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are an equal opportunity employer. We believe diverse teams foster innovation and success.