Credit Risk - Analyst

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Hong Kong seeks an Analyst in Credit Risk to own ongoing credit relationships for Asia Pacific hedge funds and asset managers, assess diligence findings, and support risk terms and documentation.

You'll collaborate with front office, legal, and risk partners, use quantitative outputs to inform decisions, and help shape responsible growth in fast-moving markets. This role emphasizes strong communication, rigorous due diligence, and the ability to leverage AI tools to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Knowledge of counterparty credit risk analysis with experience in hedge funds, asset managers, or financial institutions.
• Knowledge of derivatives, prime brokerage, and related documentation (ISDA, CSA, GMRA).
• Knowledge of hedge fund/asset management industry and markets.

Responsibilities

• Own credit coverage for a portfolio of Asia Pacific hedge funds and asset managers, acting as primary risk point of contact for business partners.
• Recommend risk appetite and exposure limits based on due diligence findings and fund performance.
• Review risk-measure outputs and challenge assumptions to fit client risk profiles.
• Participate in client due diligence meetings and drive follow-up analysis for timely credit decisions.
• Partner with business and legal teams to structure transactions and negotiate credit terms and documentation.
• Review trading activity and recommend margin requirements and enhancements to manage risk.

Skills

Credit risk analysis

Hedge funds knowledge

Financial markets

Communication skills

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics

Tools

ISDA

CSA

GMRA

Prime Brokerage

Job description

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of intellectual curiosity
• You'll help shape responsible growth

JOB DESCRIPTION

Protecting the bank starts with smart, forward-looking risk decisions. You'll help shape responsible growth by assessing complex counterparties and markets and turning analysis into clear credit recommendations. You'll work closely with front office, legal, and risk partners while building deep expertise across hedge funds and traditional funds. You'll be trusted to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and influence outcomes. If you enjoy fast-moving markets and analytical problem-solving, you'll have room to grow here.

As an Analyst within Credit Risk, you serve as a credit risk partner for a portfolio of Asia Pacific–domiciled hedge funds and traditional funds. You'll own the ongoing credit relationship, including internal credit assessments, risk appetite recommendations, and proactive monitoring. You'll support transaction execution by partnering with business and legal teams on structuring, risk terms, and documentation. You'll use sound judgment to evaluate model and risk-measure outputs against real client circumstances. You'll collaborate across regions to support consistent global coverage.

Job responsibilities

• Own credit coverage for a portfolio of Asia Pacific hedge funds and asset managers, acting as a primary risk point of contact for business partners
• Recommend risk appetite and exposure limits based on diligence findings and ongoing fund performance
• Review risk‑measure outputs (for example, margin and exposure metrics) and challenge assumptions to ensure they fit client‑specific risk profiles
• Participate in client due diligence meetings and drive follow‑up analysis to support timely, well‑documented credit decisions
• Partner with business and legal teams to structure transactions and negotiate credit terms and legal documentation
• Review trading activity and recommend margin requirements and structural enhancements to manage risk appropriately
• Build effective, constructive partnerships with internal stakeholders and external clients through clear, actionable communication
• Apply a strong understanding of hedge fund and asset manager investment strategies and the risks inherent in them

Collaborate with North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa credit counterparts to support a consistent global coverage model

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Knowledge of counterparty credit risk analysis skills, with 1 plus years' experience in conducting diligence on Hedge Funds, Asset Managers or Financial Institutions obtained in a corporate or investment bank
• Sound knowledge of flow and exotic derivatives (both bilateral and OTC cleared), Prime Brokerage and Clearing Services, Securities Financing and associated documentation (ISDA, CSA, GMRA, Clearing Agreements etc)
• Knowledge of the Hedge Fund and Asset Management industry, financial markets (including macro and micro‑economics), fund strategies and risks inherent to them
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Be able to establish credibility & trust with both internal and external stakeholders. High level of intellectual curiosity.
• Experience in (or has the ability to) lead in-depth client credit due diligence both in person & on the telephone.
• Ability to leverage AI tools / Large Language Models to automate processes and create presentations

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in conducting diligence on hedge funds, asset managers, or financial institutions obtained in a corporate or investment bank
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications (e.g., Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Masters of Finance) would be highly regarded

ABOUT US

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.