Overview
Financial Institutions Credit Risk Asia Jobs in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR at BBVA
Title: Financial Institutions Credit Risk Asia
Company: BBVA
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze the creditworthiness of counterparties and financial institutions to determine appropriate risk exposure
- Prepare and review credit proposals, supporting transaction approvals and ongoing client assessment
- Monitor credit risk across portfolios, identifying emerging risks and ensuring exposures remain within limits
- Assess risks related to financial products, including complex and derivative transactions
- Conduct ongoing due diligence on existing and prospective clients, tracking market and industry developments
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate credit ratings and limits
- Collaborate with front office and support functions to support timely deal execution and effective risk mitigation
- Produce regular risk reports and respond to ad hoc credit and analysis requests
Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in credit risk, counterparty risk, or financial analysis (experience with financial institutions is a plus)
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret financial statements and risk metrics
- Good understanding of financial markets and products, including derivatives (preferred), as well as trading documentations (ISDA/CSA/GMRA/GMSLA)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Language & Other Skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English and one other major Asian language (Chinese/Korean/Japanese). Knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage.
- Experience with financial data platforms such as Bloomberg or Capital IQ; programming skills (e.g., Python, VBA) are an advantage
