VP/Director, Hedge Fund Credit Officer, CDAPD

The position involves conducting detailed credit analysis of financial institutions such as hedge funds, asset managers, insurance companies, and banks. Key responsibilities include evaluating hedge fund creditworthiness, ongoing monitoring of assigned counterparties, and performing ad hoc risk assessments and portfolio reviews 

Job Responsibilities

• Perform credit analyses on hedge fund, asset managers, insurance companies and banks with emphasis on investment strategy, asset quality, leverage, liquidity, historical performance, portfolio exposures and risk control framework.
• Support developing and expanding the business covering institutional and Hedge Fund clients in Asia through delivering our differentiated OTC Derivative solutions tailored to their investment process
•  Evaluate derivatives and securities financing transactions across client base working closely with derivatives marketers, relationship managers, risk management, credit department and legal to mitigate risk.
• Approve initial margin requirements
• Provide continuous credit monitoring of assigned portfolio, ensure accuracy of assigned risk ratings and escalate any deterioration in credit quality to management
• Maintain open relationship with customers via due diligence meetings and periodic updates on performance.
• Negotiate master agreements, identify policy exceptions and monitor termination events.
• Train, mentor and manage junior members of staff
• Work on special projects as required

Job Requirements

• At least 7–10 years of relevant credit risk experience, with a focus on hedge funds, insurance companies, asset managers, and other financial institutions.
• Excelent understanding of derivatives and securities financing transaction (SFT) product risks.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, supported by strong analytical capabilities and keen attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.