International Investment Bank – Credit Analyst – Hedge Funds recruitment
This individual will serve as a Hedge Fund Credit Risk Analyst responsible for independent credit evaluation of counterparts and the various transactions involving Hedge Fund. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of Hedge Funds and the various trading styles they employ. Sound product understanding for derivatives is a plus. Excellent communication skills are a pre-requisite as is the ability to work productively within a team environment.
A Hedge Funds team Credit Analyst will:
Be mainly involved in evaluating and managing the credit risks inherent in trading with Hedge Funds. The evaluations will be based on an understanding of our counterparty's risk management techniques, trading strategies, infrastructure, as well as a number of other quantitative and qualitative measures of credit worthiness. This will include client due diligence visits for on site evaluations of the aforementioned criteria.
Interact with salespeople and traders covering a multitude of products in order to determine trading requirements and limit types to be established, as well as establishing guidelines governing trading.
Interact with hedge funds to obtain relevant information to complete credit requests and clarify issues that may arise as to suitability and authority for different trading products.
Ongoing discussions with clients are crucial and an ability to form partnerships with them is a key tool in Credit Risk Control's ongoing success.
Qualifications
University Degree in a Finance related field
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
A strong understanding of Hedge Funds along with a sound background in Derivatives
A candidate should understand the trading styles (themes) employed by different hedge funds, the concept of measuring transactional risk, and the value of governing documentation.
Excellent communication skills are a pre-requisite as is the ability to work productively within a team environment. 