FI and Hedge Fund Credit Analyst

You will be working in a dynamic regional team in the 1st line, preparing for credit proposals for approval for Banks, Insurances, Sovereign, Brokers, other non-banks financial institutions, pensions funds, funds, hedge funds, regulated funds, funds of hedge funds, agency arrangements and asset managers.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare credit analysis and provide credit recommendations

- Participate in the selection and the follow up of counterparties considered Doubtful, under Watch List or sensitive list, evaluates the accurate level of provisioning, guarantees the quality of credit files and portfolios

- Perform desk research and on site due diligence, guarantees

- Ensure the delivery of high quality Credit Reviews and recommendations

- Be responsible for the professional and efficient risk assessment of counterparties under coverage
- Closely monitor the development of counterparties and sectors under coverage, and promptly provide reports and alerts to his management on any material development, critical market event or major legal / regulatory changes.
- Ensure the accuracy and consistency of all internal ratings, ensure they are supported by detailed rationales and proactively propose upgrades / downgrades in quick response to evolving circumstances
- Contribute to transversal projects, ensure efficiency in processes and revisit approaches if need be.
- Keep abreast of the latest regulatory requirements and policies, to ensure compliance with the same
- Maintain a close and professional dialogue with Business Lines and RISK departments.

Requirements:

- 5 years’ experience in Credit risk and / or counterparty risk
- Strong analytical skills with good accounting / legal background
- Strong product knowledge as well as risk mitigation frameworks (CSA, GMRA, PBA, GSA etc)
- Good knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment in APAC
- Interpersonal and communication skills in English
- Mature personality and natural leadership skills
- Ability to manage change and complexity with confidence

If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please apply online or contact Christy Zhang at Robert Walters on 2103 5302 or Christy.Zhang@robertwalters.com.hk quoting the Job Reference 1146580.