SENIOR RISK UNDERWRITER

Join to apply for the Senior Risk Underwriter role at Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific . Allianz Trade is a leader in the trade credit insurance market and embraces innovative technologies. We utilize Artificial Intelligence powered tools and encourage candidates with a basic understanding of commonly used platforms, as well as an awareness of best practices and the potential risks associated with AI in the workplace to apply. Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Credit Underwriter to join our Credit team. The ideal candidate will bring 10 years of proven expertise in credit risk assessment, underwriting, and client management. This role requires a proactive, business-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to balance risk with commercial opportunities. Key Responsibilities Conduct in-depth financial and business analysis of companies across diverse industries. Investigate and collect all the information of companies for your own analysis proactively including buyer call/meeting. Evaluate creditworthiness and make appropriate credit limits in line with our internal Risk Business Model and Risk appetite. Monitor portfolio exposure and proactively identify potential risks. Ensure compliance with internal guidelines, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Be responsible to manage a dedicated client portfolio, steer it and provide a pro‑active service level to our clients. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, and stakeholders by attending/initiating regularly meetings and telephone conferences in addition to the daily communication. Provide clear, high quality credit advice and solutions to cater our client needs while safeguarding company interests. Act as a trusted advisor, balancing risk management with commercial partnership. Align with Commercial team in steering clients loss ratio and ensure profitability of our portfolio. Partner with Commercial teams to drive business development opportunities. Support strategic initiatives by providing underwriting insights and market intelligence. Job Requirements Minimum 7–8 years of experience in credit underwriting, trade credit insurance, or related financial services. Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis, credit risk management, and industry risks. Proven track record of client management and business support. Ability to execute company visits and contacts, including high level meetings with senior professionals. Demonstrated ability to work independently with self‑initiative and sound judgment. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Languages: Cantonese (Native) / Proficient in both English and Mandarin a must. Experience in working for MNCs / a multicultural environment a definite advantage. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Key Competencies Business‑Oriented Mindset – Ability to align underwriting decisions with commercial objectives. Analytical Rigor – Strong financial and risk analysis skills. Client‑Centric Approach – Skilled in managing relationships and delivering solutions. Leadership & Initiative – Proactive, decisive, and capable of guiding others. Collaboration – Effective team player with cross‑functional engagement. Why Join Us? Opportunity to work with the global leading Trade Credit Insurance provider. Exposure to diverse industries and international markets. A dynamic environment where risk management meets business growth. Career progression with leadership opportunities. Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. Join us. Let's care for tomorrow. If you are interested in the position above and think you have the right profile, please follow the online application process. For more detailed information about the company and our career opportunities please go to our website: The personal data collected in this application will be used by us for recruitment purposes only. It is our policy to retain the personal data of unsuccessful applicants for future recruitment purposes for a period of 36 months. Under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, you have a right to request access to, and to request correction of, your personal data in relation to your application. Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR. Salary: HK$30,000.00 - HK$40,000.00. #J-18808-Ljbffr