R0234314 Chief Risk Office – IPB Credit Risk Analyst – Assistant Vice President

Your key responsibilities:

• Analysis of risk across the spectrum of private banking products (cash, derivatives) and securities – fixed income, equities, (hedge) funds, etc) from transactional approval to counterparty portfolio assessment
• Work closely with the front office’s Lending team and Relationship Managers, and support the growth of WM’s lending book by managing the risk on a portfolio of private banking counterparties in North Asia
• Transparent communication of decision making inc. risk analysis, approval condition
• Analyze global, regional and local market events and their impact on the portfolio of counterparties managed
• Liaise with clients, interface directly with front office staff across the WM business division on credit approvals, credit requirements and relationship matters
• Follow up on trade execution. Ensure trades are properly booked / recorded / monitored, credit terms are incorporated in confirmations / underlying documentation is properly completed
• Daily control and exposure management of credit facilities via follow up with front office
• Ensuring global risk reporting systems contain timely and accurate information
• Support the team in system implementation and in provision of credit data for internal/external audit review

Your skills and experience:

• 2 - 3 years relevant experience in credit analysis in major International Financial Institutions
• Basic knowledge of financial analysis inc. balance sheet, cash flows, projections preferred
• Product and Derivative (Forex, Swaps, Options, Strategies) knowledge in respect of key Private Banking activities.
• Regional counterparty experience preferred
• Familiar with regional/international financial markets
• Familiar with legal documentation and risk issues, including ISDAs, netting, and credit mitigating features
• Strong communicator (both written and verbal skills) with an ability to write concise reports
• Ability to work under pressure and interface with front-office staff
• Extensive working knowledge of computer applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Strong analytical skills and an independent decision-maker with ability to support conclusions
• Team oriented, flexible, diligent, self-motivated
• Ability to work effectively with wide range of cultures / personal styles
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines

Role is required to be performed primarily on-site at the International Commerce Centre.  Relevant health and safety requirements apply.