Credit Risk Analyst / Underwriter – Allianz Trade
An opportunity to obtain in-depth experience on trade credit insurance and related products while advancing your credit management skills and knowledge in an international and dynamic environment.

Allianz Trade, (former Euler Hermes), is a world leader in the field of credit insurance and is an acknowledged specialist in surety insurance and business debt collection with presence in more than 50 countries.
We are looking for a new employee to our Credit Risk team in Helsinki. We offer a challenging and exciting role as
Senior Credit Risk Analyst / Underwriter
The credit team in Finland is responsible for the underwriting of trade credit insurance cover on Finnish and Baltic companies on behalf of all customers in Allianz Trade. In addition, the credit team is responsible for the monitoring of Finnish and Baltic Companies where Allianz Trade has provided cover.
What you do
- Credit analysis and grading of companies in our portfolio
- Gathering of information, either through direct contacts with companies or via official sources such as credit information providers
- Proactive portfolio monitoring
- Writing credit risk reports on buyers with the largest exposures and presentation of cases for the Nordic credit committee
- Trade sector analysis
- Underwriting (validating) credit limits for companies, setting a strategy for exposure development
- Frequent contact with customers.
- Telephone contact or visits with companies to obtain information for the monitoring of the buyer portfolio.
- Cooperation and communication with other local internal departments and Allianz Trade offices in other countries.
- Ad-hoc tasks on credit portfolio, economic research, reporting, etc.
What you bring
Your personal qualifications are important to us, and you should therefore be able to recognize the following:
- Degree in accounting or finance, economics or similar
- Good knowledge of credit analysis and credit risk management
- Knowledge of Finnish market, understanding of different industries- characteristics and main drivers
- Ability to make independent decisions and take responsibility
- Good IT literacy, especially Excel
- Fluency in English and Finnish languages. Knowledge of any Baltic and/or Swedish language is a plus
Personal qualities required: sound judgment abilities and analytical mind, high level of integrity, business ethics and responsibility, ability to perform under pressure, willingness to learn, collaborative team player
Why Allianz Trade
You will be part of a truly international organization, yet local. Our Credit team consists of 7 persons, and we are a total of about 25 professionals in Helsinki. On a daily basis, you will be in contact with our Nordic and international colleagues.
Our global Academy offers education and online training. We tailor educational paths for our employees and provide regular feedback in order to support development throughout their careers.
We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package.
ALLIANZ TRADE IN FINLAND
Allianz Trade, the world’s leading provider of credit insurance services, helps ist customers around the globe to trade wisely and develop their business safely. With 6,000 employees from more than 70 nationalities, in over 50 countries, Allianz Trade offers a complete range of services for the management of B-to-B trade receivables. Allianz Trade has developed a credit intelligence network to analyze the financial stability of 40+ million businesses across the globe. Allianz Trade, a company of Allianz, is rated AA by Standard & Poor’s.
At Allianz Trade, we are committed to support our employees in every step of their professional journey, provide tailor-made development programs and open gateways to international opportunities. We encourage them to take ownership and accountability, and dare to make a difference! For more information, visit http://www.allianz-trade.com/
Application
Apply by clicking on apply for a job and uploading your CV and personal letter. Selection is ongoing, so apply as soon as you can. Last application date 23.04.2023.
Operaria Headhunting & Recruiting assists us in this process. For questions about the recruitment process or the position, contact Markus Fabricius +358 400 603327, markus@operaria.fi
Allianz Trade is the trademark used to designate a range of services provided by Euler Hermes.
- Department
- Finance & Analytics
- Role
- Risk Analyst
- Remote status
- Temporarily Remote

Helsinki
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