Asia Hedge Fund Credit Risk Lead

Ashford Benjamin; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford Benjamin partners with a leading global financial institution to hire a Hedge Fund Credit Risk specialist for their Hong Kong team. The role involves managing credit exposure to hedge fund and private equity counterparties across Asia ex-Japan, performing due diligence and analyzing trading strategies, and defining credit terms for documentation.

Candidates should have at least 7 years of credit analyst experience in hedge funds or alternative funds, with strong quantitative skills and

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of credit analyst experience covering hedge funds or alternative investment funds.
• Strong quantitative skills and comprehensive knowledge of prime brokerage, SFT, and OTC derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit exposure to hedge fund and PE counterparties across Asia ex-Japan.
• Conduct deep-dive due diligence and analyze trading strategies.
• Define credit terms and covenants for legal documentation.
• Provide daily trade approvals and margining requirements.
• Perform ongoing performance monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborate with front-office risk to evaluate stress loss scenarios.

Skills

Credit analysis

Hedge funds

Quantitative skills

Prime brokerage

Job description

Ashford Benjamin partners with a leading global financial institution to hire a Hedge Fund Credit Risk specialist for their Hong Kong team. The role involves managing credit exposure to hedge fund and private equity counterparties across Asia ex-Japan, performing due diligence and analyzing trading strategies, and defining credit terms for documentation.

Candidates should have at least 7 years of credit analyst experience in hedge funds or alternative funds, with strong quantitative skills and