Credit Analyst - Singapore

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

Job Description: Credit Analyst – Singapore

Job Family Grouping: Capital Risk Solutions – Global Credit

Job Family: Risk Group – Credit Risk Support

How does this role contribute to our collective success?

The Capital Risk Solutions (“CRS”) team provides credit and political risk insurance to the world’s leading commercial and investment banks, multilateral development banks, and export credit agencies. The team comprises approximately 15 professionals across underwriting, portfolio management and risk analytics, and legal, with an underwriting strategy primarily focused on project finance, aircraft finance, significant risk transfer, and other credit and structured credit transactions. Based in London, Singapore, Zurich, and Bermuda, CRS is a global leader across the asset classes in which it operates.

As a Credit Analyst, you will provide comprehensive analytical support to the Underwriting team, supporting new and prospective transactions across CRS’s core markets. You will work in close collaboration with the wider CRS team and play a key role in the objective of building a profitable, globally diversified portfolio of credit risk for AXIS.

The role offers the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of AXIS’s analytical and underwriting philosophy. You will be an integral member of the Portfolio Management and Risk Analytics team, contributing directly to the overall success and profitability of the company. Your responsibilities will support AXIS underwriters in delivering optimal customer service and tailored product offerings that meet clients’ needs, as AXIS continues to build on its growth as a leading specialty insurer and global reinsurer.

What will you do in this role?

You will be working across a broad range of complex, cross‑border transactions with a primary focus on project finance, aircraft finance, credit and structured credit transactions.

Undertake ongoing portfolio monitoring and reporting and provide analytical support for documentation waivers, amendments, and related credit approvals.

Contribute to portfolio management reporting, including monthly and quarterly reports, targeted credit and industry analysis, and portfolio stress testing, in collaboration with underwriters.

Assist in modelling portfolio transactions, including Significant Risk Transfer (“SRT”) transactions, using best in class modelling tools, as guided by senior members of the portfolio management team.

Manage periodic SRT reporting, incorporating inputs from line manager, Senior Credit Analyst, and Pricing team.

Undertake ad hoc projects and analytical assignments as directed by the Head of CRS, Head of Portfolio Management and Risk Analytics, and line manager.

About You:

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table. While there are qualifications and experiences we require, we are open to discussing how your individual background and knowledge may contribute to fulfilling this role and helping us achieve our goals.

What we need you to have:

Bachelor’s degree in business management or accountancy, or a non-business degree with a CFA qualification and/or coursework in accountancy and/or statistics and analytics.

CFA charter holder preferred, or in the advanced stages of the CFA programme.

FRM qualification is a plus.

3–6 years of experience in credit analysis within corporate banking or a rating agency, preferably in project finance and/or structured finance.

Experience in the energy (oil & gas, renewables, conventional power) and/or infrastructure sectors would be an advantage.

What we prefer you to have:

Previous experience in origination or relationship management within a corporate banking environment is an advantage.

Openness to learning about new industries and financing structures.

Strong demonstration of initiative, interpersonal skills, and professional demeanour.

Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently in a fast-paced environment.

Willingness to support transactions across global offices and manage multiple transactions concurrently.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise messages.

Self-starter with a proven ability to deliver high-quality work in a timely manner.

High degree of proficiency in Excel; knowledge of Excel and VBA macros is an advantage.

Experience in AI tools would be an advantage.

Role Factors:

In this role, you will typically be required to:

Embrace AXIS’ hybrid working culture offered, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

Work additional hours as required by business and client needs.

Attend broker and customer meetings as required.

Travel as required.

What we offer:

You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.