VP, APAC Hedge Fund Credit Risk

JPMorganChase; Singapore; On-site; SGD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Credit Risk Officer (Vice President) to cover a portfolio of APAC hedge funds and asset managers.

You will assess counterparty credit exposure, conduct rigorous due diligence, and escalate material risks while partnering with risk, business, and legal teams to structure transactions and set credit appetite. You will lead end-to-end transaction approvals, monitor risk metrics such as VaR and stress loss, and translate market developments into practical risk actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in credit risk or related risk management role within financial services.
• Strong understanding of counterparty credit risk and mitigation through limits, margin, collateral, structure and documentation.
• Ability to assess risk measures such as VaR, stress loss, mark-to-market, sensitivities and scenario analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own primary credit coverage for APAC hedge funds and asset managers, including internal ratings and ongoing monitoring.
• Lead client due diligence meetings (virtual and in person).
• Structure and drive transaction approval processes end-to-end and assess trading activity, margin requirements, and key legal terms.
• Evaluate exposure and risk analytics and explain strengths and limitations for credit decisions.
• Deliver clear, timely risk recommendations balancing business priorities with independent credit judgment.

Skills

Counterparty risk

VaR

Stress testing

Credit judgment

Stakeholder mgmt

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Credit Risk Officer (Vice President) to cover a portfolio of APAC hedge funds and asset managers.

You will assess counterparty credit exposure, conduct rigorous due diligence, and escalate material risks while partnering with risk, business, and legal teams to structure transactions and set credit appetite. You will lead end-to-end transaction approvals, monitor risk metrics such as VaR and stress loss, and translate market developments into practical risk actions.