Investment Bank – Counterparty Risk – Credit Risk – Manager recruitment
My Client is an international Investment Bank who are currently seeking an experienced professional to join their Traded Credit Risk team in the role of Counterparty Credit Risk Manager Asia-Pacific.
In this role, you will:
Provide counterparty credit analysis on Banks and other Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI) clients for the Asia-Pacific region
Coordinate Country Risk annual reviews on behalf of Group Risk
Support the line manager with assessments of new money and transactional credit limit requirements for Banks, Sovereigns and other NBFI clients across the region, and provide recommendations off the back of this analysis
Provide ongoing credit risk-related support and monitoring/MI requests for Banks, Sovereigns and other NBFIs across the region
Proactively monitor Banks, Sovereigns and other NBFIs, across the region, ensuring appropriate management of deteriorating conditions in the portfolio and the factors influencing these circumstances, as well as appropriate dissemination of this MI to management
Liaise with Group Risk (London) and local site risk management across the region, as well as Global Markets and Relationship Managers, in respect to all credit risk related issues associated with Banks, Sovereigns and other NBFI client sectors
Requirements:
Undergraduate or post-graduate degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline
At least two to five years' experience working in a bank or a financial institution, preferably in a trading risk management function specialising in Counterparty Credit Risk Analytics
Working experience in a sophisticated investment bank with an in-depth understanding of derivative valuations and exposure measurement principles
Solid understanding across all Global Markets products and risk mitigation techniques
Strong grasp of derivatives legal documentation
Ability to form effective relationships and achieve influence with front office staff
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to articulate the case for risk management in the language of business
Capacity to understand and interpret complex business requirements
Good Windows OS and MS Office skills 