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 ininsurance 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