Credit Risk Manager (FI Credit)

CFA Institute; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CFA Institute in Hong Kong is seeking a seasoned professional to conduct in-depth credit risk analysis of financial statements and market data under the FI Credit Risk Management Head's guidance. You will prepare proposals for senior committees and collaborate with relationship managers and product teams to structure facilities.

The role emphasizes rigorous regulatory compliance, cross-functional coordination, and effective communication in both Chinese and English to explain complex

Qualifications

• University degree or higher holder with major in risk management, economics, finance, accounting, or related fields.
• Over 3 years of work experience in credit risk assessment. The final job level will be determined based on work experience.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, GARP-FRM and/ or HKIB-ECF (CRM) are preferred.
• Solid understanding of macroeconomics, capital markets, public debt instruments, and industry developments affecting financial institutions and sovereigns.
• Good oral and written communication skills in Chinese and English to convey complex economic and financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with market information tools such as Bloomberg and LSEG Workspace is also preferred.
• Willing to work under pressure with strong self-initiative.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial statements, economic data, and market trends for financial institutions and sovereign governments to assess credit risk under the guidance of the FI Credit Risk Management Head.
• Prepare detailed credit proposals and recommendations for senior stakeholders and credit committees.
• Work closely with relationship managers, product teams, and other internal units to structure credit facilities and align on credit risk strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for counterparty risk management and support internal audits and regulatory reviews.
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to promptly identify and resolve risk and control issues.
• Assist with regulatory examinations and auditing tasks related to counterparty credit risk.

Skills

Risk management

Credit risk assessment

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-initiative

Education

University degree in finance/economics/risk management

Tools

Bloomberg

LSEG Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Descriptions

• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial statements, economic data, and market trends for financial institutions and sovereign governments to assess credit risk under the guidance of the FI Credit Risk Management Head.
• Prepare detailed credit proposals and recommendations for senior stakeholders and credit committees.
• Work closely with relationship managers, product teams, and other internal units to structure credit facilities and align on credit risk strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for counterparty risk management and support internal audits and regulatory reviews.
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to promptly identify and resolve risk and control issues.
• Assist with regulatory examinations and auditing tasks related to counterparty credit risk.

Job Requirements

• University degree or higher holder with major in risk management, economics, finance, accounting, or related fields.
• Over 3 years of work experience in credit risk assessment. The final job level will be determined based on work experience.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, GARP-FRM and/ or HKIB-ECF (CRM) are preferred.
• Solid understanding of macroeconomics, capital markets, public debt instruments, and industry developments affecting financial institutions and sovereigns.
• Good oral and written communication skills in Chinese and English to convey complex economic and financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with market information tools such as Bloomberg and LSEG Workspace is also preferred.
• Willing to work under pressure with strong self-initiative.

If you are applying for in-scope position(s) under the Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (i.e., A role carrying out regulated activities licensed by the IA, SFC & MPFA), you are required to undergo the Mandatory Reference Checking. Our responsible recruiter will inform you the details of the MRC process and the requirements in due course.