Counterparty Credit Risk Associate

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong is seeking a Counterparty Credit Risk Associate to support overseas risk management initiatives, review counterparty risk documentation, and help develop policies for OTC derivatives. The role requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders and strong data analysis to monitor exposure limits and produce daily risk reports.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in finance or economics, with FRM being a plus, and possesses programming skills (Python,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• FRM qualification is a plus.
• Basic understanding of OTC derivatives and concepts such as counterparty credit exposure, netting, and collateral.
• Familiarity with the Basel framework; knowledge of CVA/CCR capital treatment and modelling is a plus.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with management, business units, and control functions.
• Programming and data skills are a plus, especially Python (basic scripting) and Vibe Coding.
• Strong communication skills in Mandarin and English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with relevant business and control functions to ensure smooth information flow.
• Review and help develop policies and procedures related to OTC derivatives.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining exposure limits and risk data.
• Prepare daily risk reports and perform scenario checks for management decision-making.

Skills

Counterparty risk

Documentation review

OTC derivatives policies

Exposure limits

Risk data management

Risk reporting

Ad-hoc risk analysis

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Economics

FRM qualification

Tools

Python

Vibe Coding

Job description

Counterparty Credit Risk Associate

The Counterparty Credit Risk Associate plays a key role in supporting the delivery of counterparty risk management solutions for overseas initiatives, including cross-border TRS and synthetic prime brokerage activities. The position involves liaising with various business and control functions to ensure seamless information flow and risk oversight within a collaborative environment.

Role Overview

The Counterparty Credit Risk Associate will assist in reviewing counterparty risk-related documentation such as ISDA, GMRA, and GMSLA during due diligence processes. The role also involves developing and maintaining OTC derivatives policies, supporting the management of exposure limits, and contributing to daily risk reports. Success in this position requires close collaboration with multiple stakeholders and effective management of risk data and analysis.

Key Skills & Experience

• Support the delivery of counterparty risk management solutions for overseas initiatives
• Assist in reviewing documentation related to counterparty risk during due diligence
• Help develop and maintain OTC derivatives policies and procedures
• Support the establishment and monitoring of counterparty exposure limits
• Maintain risk data in the risk management system and contribute to daily risk reporting
• Perform ad-hoc risk and business analyses, such as exposure and limit checks

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with relevant business and control functions to ensure smooth information flow
• Review and help develop policies and procedures related to OTC derivatives
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining exposure limits and risk data
• Prepare daily risk reports and perform scenario checks for management decision-making

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline
• FRM qualification is a plus
• Basic understanding of OTC derivatives and concepts such as counterparty credit exposure, netting, and collateral
• Familiarity with the Basel framework; knowledge of CVA/CCR capital treatment and modelling is a plus
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with management, business units, and control functions
• Programming and data skills are a plus, especially Python (basic scripting) and Vibe Coding
• Strong communication skills in Mandarin and English, both written and verbal
• Asia Permanent employment, on-site location, start date 11/08/2026, duration 2 weeks