APAC Credit Risk VP: Hedge Funds & Asset Managers

JPMorganChase; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Vice President Credit Risk Officer to cover a portfolio of APAC hedge funds and asset managers.

You will assess counterparty risk, set credit appetite, establish limits and mitigants, and monitor exposures across traded products in a dynamic region. You will lead client due diligence meetings (virtual and in person), drive end-to-end transaction approvals, and translate market and regulatory developments into actionable risk insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in credit risk or counterparty risk within financial services.
• Strong understanding of counterparty credit risk and mitigants (limits, margin, collateral, documentation).
• Ability to assess risk measures such as VaR, stress loss, mark-to-market, scenarios.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to summarize complex risk issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Own primary credit coverage for APAC hedge funds and asset managers, including ratings and monitoring.
• Lead client due diligence meetings (virtual and in person).
• Structure and drive end-to-end transaction approvals and terms.
• Evaluate exposure and risk analytics (VaR, stress loss, data-driven insights).
• Deliver timely risk recommendations balancing business needs and risk discipline.
• Translate market and regulatory developments into actionable portfolio insights.
• Collaborate with risk, business, and legal teams to ensure alignment and execution.
• Coach junior team members and share guidance to develop judgment and ownership.

Skills

Credit risk

Counterparty risk

VaR

Financial markets

Excel

Communication

Risk analytics

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Vice President Credit Risk Officer to cover a portfolio of APAC hedge funds and asset managers.

You will assess counterparty risk, set credit appetite, establish limits and mitigants, and monitor exposures across traded products in a dynamic region. You will lead client due diligence meetings (virtual and in person), drive end-to-end transaction approvals, and translate market and regulatory developments into actionable risk insights.