Credit Manager - 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.

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