Senior Analyst-Risk Management

American Express

Singapore

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for credit risk analysts with Japanese financial expertise who can synthesize macroeconomic trends and underwrite complex commercial exposures.

Best fit for

Candidates with 2-5 years of credit underwriting experience, particularly in Japanese banking environments
— “2-5 years' experience in rating and / or underwriting at a leading financial institution, preferably with Japanese bank.”
Individuals who can analyze financial statements and apply GAAP/IFRS standards in credit evaluations
— “Comfort with GAAP/IFRS accounting standards, corporate valuation, and forecasting.”
Professionals with the ability to influence underwriting decisions and align them with macroeconomic insights
— “Ability to understand current macroeconomic trends in Japan, and making respective sound recommendations to improve the Probability of Default based on the business cycle.”

Things to consider

The role requires direct reporting to a global team based in Salt Lake City, USA, which may involve cross-timezone collaboration
— “CRU JAPA is led from Singapore covering JAPA (Japan, Asia Pacific and Australia), with direct reporting line into Global Head of CRU in Salt Lake City, USA.”
Candidates must be fluent in reading Japanese financial statements, which may be a barrier for non-native speakers
— “Ability to read Japanese financial statement is a must.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in structuring credit facilities and mitigating risk for institutional clients
— “Experience in determining appropriate credit capacity, structuring of facilities, and risk mitigation techniques”
Showcase ability to produce detailed credit memorandums for both individual and industry-wide analysis
— “Experience preparing company-specific and industry-wide credit memorandums”
Emphasize understanding of Basel compliance and regulatory frameworks in credit risk management
— “American Express must comply with the highest global banking standards set by Basel and implemented by the bank’s primarily regulatory, the Federal Reserve.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

accurate credit ratings
effective risk management

Typical background

2-5 years experience in rating and underwriting

Skills & requirements

Required

Credit Risk AnalysisFinancial Statement AnalysisUnderwritingCredit Capacity DeterminationRisk Mitigation

Preferred

Japanese Language ProficiencyCFA Designation

Stack & domain

AnalysisCommunicationCFARisk ManagementFinance

About the role

Original posting from American Express

Commercial Rating and Underwriting (CRU) sits within the Risk and Information Management division and forms the institutional credit risk management function within American Express. The CRU team plays the critical role of assessing and managing the risk of institutional exposures across all business units within American Express, and in all regions globally. Credit exposures are primarily generated through corporate and small business card programs, via merchant service relationships where non-delivery risk exists, and among the securities portfolio held for firm-wide liquidity.
CRU JAPA is led from Singapore covering JAPA (Japan, Asia Pacific and Australia), with direct reporting line into Global Head of CRU in Salt Lake City, USA. In addition to determining the internal credit rating which drives the probability of default of each exposure, CRU also calculates the loss given default of these obligors while underwriting card programs. As a bank holding company, American Express must comply with the highest global banking standards set by Basel and implemented by the bank’s primarily regulatory, the Federal Reserve.
Analyst in CRU are responsible for rating and underwriting credit exposures in their assigned region, industry, and business line. This role will cover the Japan market. Fundamental analysis incorporates a thorough review of business, financial, industry and country risk coupled with support from internal and external rating model outputs. Assessment includes understanding of the need for credit extension, profitability of the relationship and program structures. This position interacts with various constituents across the firm including the Japan front office sales, business unit risk partners, and credit administration to perform their critical role.
Expertise as a credit risk analyst, dealing with commercial exposures ranging from SME or middle-market to large, multinational institutions in Japan or with Japanese banks based in Singapore. Ability to read Japanese financial statement is a must.
Experience in determining appropriate credit capacity, structuring of facilities, and risk mitigation techniques
Thorough understanding of fundamental financial analysis including the ability to review corporate financial statements to determine the ability of the obligor to honor its credit obligations
Comfort with GAAP/IFRS accounting standards, corporate valuation, and forecasting.
Knowledge of public agency ratings, and supporting analysis
Ability to understand current macroeconomic trends in Japan, and making respective sound recommendations to improve the Probability of Default based on the business cycle
Experience preparing company-specific and industry-wide credit memorandums
Excellent judgment in making sound rating and underwriting decisions to maximize profitability and mitigate risk
2-5 years' experience in rating and / or underwriting at a leading financial institution, preferably with Japanese bank.
Bachelor’s degree from a top tier university and a degree in finance, accounting, economics, or statistics
Graduate degree with a finance or business emphasis, or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, is a plus
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

Source: American Express careers