VP / Director - Counterparty Credit Risk Leading Chinese Investment Bank | Hong Kong Mandarin Required Our client, a top-tier Chinese investment bank with a strong and fast-growing international franchise, is seeking an experienced Counterparty Credit Risk professional (VP or Director level) to join its Hong Kong office. This is a strategic hire within the Risk Management function, covering global markets products and key institutional counterparties.
Key Responsibilities - Perform in-depth credit risk assessments on a wide range of counterparties, including banks, brokers, asset managers, hedge funds, and corporates.
- Conduct credit analysis across derivatives, structured products, securities financing transactions (SFT), and other Global Markets exposures.
- Lead the approval process for new transactions, new counterparties, and credit limit renewals; prepare high-quality credit proposals for senior management and Head Office.
- Monitor daily exposures, identify early warning signals, and escalate potential risks promptly.
- Partner closely with Front Office, Legal, Compliance, and Market Risk teams to ensure effective risk mitigation and adherence to internal policies.
- Participate in regulatory reviews (HKMA, SFC) and assist with internal risk model enhancements.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous process improvements.
Requirements - Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related disciplines.
- 8-12+ years of relevant experience in counterparty credit risk within investment banking, securities firms, or major financial institutions.
- Strong knowledge of derivatives, ISDA/CSA frameworks, SFTs, exposure metrics (PFE, EE, CVA), and global markets products.
- Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial statements and assess trading risk profiles.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface with senior stakeholders across regions.
- Mandarin fluency is essential due to frequent communication with Mainland stakeholders.
What's Offered - VP or Director title depending on experience.
- Exposure to a wide product set and senior decision-making forums.
- A stable platform with strong Mainland backing and continued international growth.
- Competitive compensation and long-term career development.