Vice President / Director, Loan Capital Markets Dept Asia Pacific

• The position requires independent leadership role to deliver on Credit Risk Insurance business initiatives and to continue to grow placement volumes in Asia
• The role entails developing a robust operational and compliance framework for Insurance business, including compliance with HO and APAC regulations and internal guidelines
• Monitoring and ensuring timely execution, reporting, filing and completion of Compliance related activities as per Insurance Manual.
• All solicting, executing/placing, monitoring and reporting on all Insurance (credit insurance) related matters for SMBC as may be required by front office in Asia Pacific (for trade and non-trade) and East Asia (for non-trade).
• To lead the distribution of transactions and provide transaction structuring inputs to ensure maximum insurance underwriter interest and successful distribution of transactions into the credit insurance market.
• The position will also be responsible for managing the relationship with the credit risk insurance and surety teams of the brokers and insurance underwriters that SMBC deals with in Asia.
• The officer will be responsible for coordinating with the front office/credit department, legal and compliance department, Global insurance teams.  
• The officer will also be assisting the front office to recover on claims on insured transactions.

Job Requirements

•   Masters or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/ Finance/ Accounting

•   Minimum 10 years experience in Banking or Credit Insurance markets involving underwriting and/or placements of credit and political risk insurance coverage

•   Strong Credit analysis and credit structuring skills and experience. 

•   Deep understanding of Credit Specialties Markets and various insurance products 

•   Proficient in insurance documentation and policy wordings.

•   Strong relationship with Credit Specialties Insurance market players such as brokers and global insurance counterparties

•   Must have a track record of sales focus and closure orientation

•   Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel, Power Point

•   Good communication and interpersonal skills

•   Attention to details and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines

•   Self driven and a positive attitude