Credit Manager - Analysis

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingnation is seeking a high-calibre Credit Manager in Hong Kong to oversee counterparty credit analysis, establish credit limits, and conduct agency-backed market due diligence in collaboration with traders.

You will lead detailed risk assessments, manage exposure, and support front-office decisions in a fast-paced commodities trading environment. Fluent English and Cantonese are required, Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of credit analysis or credit risk management experience in commodities trading, corporate banking, or trade finance.
• Experience conducting counterparty due diligence and financial modeling.
• Ability to establish and monitor counterparty credit limits and trade structures.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with front-office traders and internal teams.
• Fluency in English and Cantonese; Mandarin desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed financial and fundamental credit risk analysis on existing and prospective corporate counterparties across regional commodity markets.
• Lead market due diligence using external credit rating agencies, financial database intelligence, and primary industry research.
• Establish, review, and monitor counterparty credit limits and trade structures to mitigate default risk while enabling commercial growth.
• Meet directly with key potential and existing clients to evaluate commercial standing, financial strength, and operational stability.
• Partner closely with internal trading desks to structure trades, address credit exposure issues, and resolve transactional bottlenecks.
• Monitor ongoing market intelligence, macroeconomic shifts, and counterparty news to proactively manage exposure and margin calls.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial modeling

Negotiation with traders

Communication

English Cantonese fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

Financial databases

Credit rating agencies

Job description

• Skills & experience required
• The team works closely with traders
• Min. 8 yrs of credit analysis

Credit Manager - Risk Assessment & Counterparty Due Diligence (Hong Kong)

Our client is seeking a high-calibre Credit Manager in Hong Kong to oversee counterparty credit analysis, establish credit limits, conduct agency-backed market due diligence, and work directly alongside commercial traders to manage risk.

About The Company.

Our client is a well-established global commodities trading firm with a strong and growing presence in the Asia-Pacific region. They foster a dynamic, collaborative workplace where risk professionals act as key strategic partners to the front-office trading desk.

About The Team.

You will join an experienced, high-performing regional risk management team based in Hong Kong. The team works closely with traders, legal advisors, and international credit agencies to ensure sound counterparty risk governance.

About The Job.

• Perform detailed financial and fundamental credit risk analysis on existing and prospective corporate counterparties across regional commodity markets.
• Lead market due diligence using external credit rating agencies, financial database intelligence, and primary industry research.
• Establish, review, and monitor counterparty credit limits and trade structures to mitigate default risk while enabling commercial growth.
• Meet directly with key potential and existing clients to evaluate commercial standing, financial strength, and operational stability.
• Partner closely with internal trading desks to structure trades, address credit exposure issues, and resolve transactional bottlenecks.
• Monitor ongoing market intelligence, macroeconomic shifts, and counterparty news to proactively manage exposure and margin calls.

skills & experience required.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline; professional qualifications (e.g., FRM, CFA) are advantageous.
• Minimum 8 years of credit analysis or credit risk management experience within commodities trading, corporate banking, or trade finance.
• Proven experience conducting counterparty due diligence, financial modeling, and setting credit exposure limits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated confidence meeting prospective clients and negotiating with internal traders.
• Fluency in English and Cantonese is required; proficiency in Mandarin is highly desirable to engage with regional counterparties.