Allianz Trade is looking for experienced and driven Heads of Credit Underwriting to lead and develop our Credit Underwriting Teams, based in Sydney and Melbourne/NZ. Reporting to the Risk Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of grading and underwriting activities across your geographical area whilst leading a team of locally-based credit underwriters. You will manage their performance, development, and day-to-day outputs while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

You will also undertake individual grading and underwriting requests — whether through direct action, validation and escalation, training and guidance, or meeting with internal and external stakeholders and relationship management. This demands technical expertise to a high level in both grading and underwriting, integral knowledge of internal procedures and systems, and demonstrated expertise in providing clear, concise rationale for decisions with appropriate application of protocols. These leadership roles blend people management with technical delivery.

So if you’re a leader who thrives on managing people, delivering results, and getting into the detail when it matters — we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do In conjunction with the Risk Director, manage all aspects of information provision to Allianz Trade (negotiating contracts, ongoing cost, content, API integrations)

Providing data management control and ensuring its reliability

Defining local information strategy, compliant with AZT standards

Internal reporting and monitoring of team performance across grading and underwriting activities

Monitoring the portfolio of buyer risk

Monitoring and improving Information and Underwriting process trees

Managing the relationship with Region counterparts (Grading and Underwriting) regarding procedures and local guidance

Managing the automated grading model, including the ongoing evolution of the local interface for structured data receipt

Managing periodic internal audits and monthly Quality Checks for grading and underwriting activities

Monitoring economic risks across the region

Managing a team of credit underwriters

Point of escalation, appeal, and final stage underwriting/assessment of high-value/complex limits and buyers

Coordinating and overseeing local training of both grading and underwriting tasks

Defining and ensuring the meeting of key KPIs by the Credit Underwriting team





Monitoring the evolution of credit risk and managing a cost centre within set budget

Attendance and vote within Local Credit Committee on setting grade and underwriting parameters for large risks

Steering credit risk within the portfolio to ensure ongoing profitability of policies

Providing an efficient and professional underwriting service to the Allianz Trade Commercial team

Adhering to the risk underwriting strategy, as set by the Risk Director, to facilitate achievement of new business and retention targets whilst protecting credit quality

Increasing and promoting the profile of Allianz Trade in the local TCI market by developing a strong personal brand and trusted relationships with key TCI broker partners Qualifications What you will bring Degree qualifications in business, finance, or related disciplines; and/or

Demonstrable history of successful management and execution of the key responsibilities covered by this role, with evidence of self-driven learning and skill development Market Knowledge Proven ability to create and maintain relationships with key sector brokers and clients

Awareness of credit insurance, economic, and industry environments, and the central issues driving credit risk

Proven ability to make high-value credit decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Business Expertise Strong knowledge of underwriting systems, methodologies, and portfolio risk management

Strong background in risk assessment including comprehensive financial statement analysis

Proven people management capability with ability to manage inter-state teams effectively

Successful record of working in credit risk related roles with substantial delegated approval authority

Proven ability to lead and manage board-level business meetings, both internal and external AI & Technology Skills Experience utilising and innovating upon IT tools, platforms, systems, and AI technologies to manage and deliver work

Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and AI Agents to enhance underwriting processes, data analysis, and decision-making





Enthusiasm for exploring emerging AI solutions to drive efficiency, automation, and continuous improvement within credit underwriting operations

Comfort working with API integrations, automated grading models, and structured data systems Interpersonal Skills Resilient, self-motivated leader

Tactful and effective when dealing with sensitive issues

Strong relationship management skills with the ability to quickly build rapport and trust

Sound influencing and negotiation skills with proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders

Well-developed communication and collaboration skills with proven ability to work as part of a team and with senior management #Sydney #Melbourne Headquartered in Paris, Allianz Trade is the global leader in trade credit insurance and a recognized specialist in the areas of surety, collections, structured trade credit and political risk, present in over 40 countries with 5,900 employees. In 2025, our revenues reached 4 billion euros, and we guaranteed 1,400 billion euros of trade transactions worldwide. With sustainability, collaboration, and inclusion at the heart of our values, our workplace culture has earned global recognition — demonstrated by our certification as a Great Place to Work and a Gold Medal from EcoVadis in 2025.

Disclaimer: Allianz Trade is the trademark used to designate a range of services provided by Euler Hermes.

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.

Excellent to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.

📌 Head of Credit Underwriting (Sydney)
🏢 Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific
📍 Sydney