VP Hedge Fund Credit Risk Analyst - Asia Ex-Japan

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

Job summary

Nomura in Hong Kong is seeking a Vice President, Hedge Fund Credit Risk Analyst to manage credit exposure to Hedge Fund and Private Equity fund counterparties in Asia ex-Japan. The role requires strong knowledge of hedge fund products and delegated credit approval authority.

Based in Hong Kong, you will work within Nomura's Risk Management division, collaborating with Front Office Risk and other teams to uphold risk controls and drive credit decisions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a credit analyst covering Hedge Funds or alternative investment funds, or as a Credit Quant in an investment bank.
• Strong quantitative skills with ability to interpret complex risk metrics (IA, VaR, stressed exposure) for informed credit decisions.
• Comprehensive understanding of portfolio trade risks and hedge fund strategies.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence including collection and analysis of requisite DD material and client visits or calls.
• Analyze hedge fund trading strategies, risk management frameworks, performance metrics, operational controls and governance structures to produce high-quality credit assessments.
• Define credit terms and covenants for legal documentation including Prime Brokerage agreements, ISDA/CSA, and GMRA.
• Provide daily trade approvals in coordination with other risk teams and establish appropriate margining requirements.
• Perform ongoing monitoring of hedge funds including NAV and performance tracking.
• Investigate credit limit breaches by liaising with Sales, Operations and Credit Risk Analytics teams, determine root causes and escalate as per Credit Policies.
• Collaborate with Front Office Risk and other risk functions to understand stress loss scenarios and recommend appropriate credit actions when risk appetite thresholds are exceeded.

Skills

Credit risk analysis

Hedge funds

Quantitative skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Nomura in Hong Kong is seeking a Vice President, Hedge Fund Credit Risk Analyst to manage credit exposure to Hedge Fund and Private Equity fund counterparties in Asia ex-Japan. The role requires strong knowledge of hedge fund products and delegated credit approval authority.

Based in Hong Kong, you will work within Nomura's Risk Management division, collaborating with Front Office Risk and other teams to uphold risk controls and drive credit decisions.