Credit Risk – Analyst

JPMorgan Chase
Central and Western +1 more

Who this role is best for

Credit analysts with hedge fund experience and strong technical skills in derivatives and risk modeling will find this role in Hong Kong's Asia Pacific market rewarding.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1+ years of hedge fund diligence experience and a finance-related degree
    — “1 plus years’ experience in conducting diligence on Hedge Funds, Asset Managers or Financial Institutions”
  • Individuals who can manage cross-regional collaboration and client communication
    — “Collaborate across regions to support consistent global coverage”
  • Professionals skilled in evaluating risk models and challenging assumptions
    — “Use sound judgment to evaluate model and risk-measure outputs against real client circumstances”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a strong grasp of complex financial instruments and documentation
    — “Sound knowledge of flow and exotic derivatives (both bilateral and OTC cleared), Prime Brokerage and Clearing Services”
  • Candidates must be prepared to engage in in-person and phone-based due diligence
    — “Experience in (or has the ability to) lead in-depth client credit due diligence both in person & on the telephone”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with hedge fund strategies and their associated risks in your resume
    — “Apply a strong understanding of hedge fund and asset manager investment strategies and the risks inherent in them”
  • Demonstrate your ability to use AI tools for risk analysis and presentation creation
    — “Ability to leverage AI tools / Large Language Models to automate processes and create presentations”
  • Emphasize your track record of building trust with internal and external stakeholders
    — “Be able to establish credibility & trust with both internal and external stakeholders”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Successfully managed credit risk for a portfolio of hedge funds
  • Developed and implemented risk management strategies
Typical background
Experience in credit risk management, hedge funds, or asset management

Skills & requirements

Required

Credit Risk AnalysisDue DiligenceCredit RecommendationsRisk-measure OutputsClient Due DiligenceCredit Terms NegotiationRisk Appetite Recommendations

Preferred

AI Tools For Risk Assessment

Stack & domain

Counterparty Credit Risk AnalysisFlow And Exotic DerivativesPrime BrokerageClearing ServicesSecurities FinancingISDACSAGMRAClearing AgreementsHedge FundAsset ManagementFinancial MarketsMacro And Micro-economicsFund StrategiesRisks Inherent To FundsAI ToolsLarge Language ModelsAutomate ProcessesCreate PresentationsInterpersonal And Communication SkillsCredibilityTrustInternal And External StakeholdersIntellectual CuriosityClient Credit Due DiligenceLead In-depth Client Credit Due DiligenceCredit Risk

About the role

Original posting from JPMorgan Chase

Protecting the bank starts with smart, forward-looking risk decisions. You’ll help shape responsible growth by assessing complex counterparties and markets and turning analysis into clear credit recommendations. You’ll work closely with front office, legal, and risk partners while building deep expertise across hedge funds and traditional funds. You’ll be trusted to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and influence outcomes. If you enjoy fast-moving markets and analytical problem-solving, you’ll have room to grow here.

As an Analyst within Credit Risk, you serve as a credit risk partner for a portfolio of Asia Pacific–domiciled hedge funds and traditional funds. You’ll own the ongoing credit relationship, including internal credit assessments, risk appetite recommendations, and proactive monitoring. You’ll support transaction execution by partnering with business and legal teams on structuring, risk terms, and documentation. You’ll use sound judgment to evaluate model and risk-measure outputs against real client circumstances. You’ll collaborate across regions to support consistent global coverage.

Job responsibilities

Own credit coverage for a portfolio of Asia Pacific hedge funds and asset managers, acting as a primary risk point of contact for business partnersRecommend risk appetite and exposure limits based on diligence findings and ongoing fund performanceReview risk-measure outputs (for example, margin and exposure metrics) and challenge assumptions to ensure they fit client-specific risk profilesParticipate in client due diligence meetings and drive follow-up analysis to support timely, well-documented credit decisionsPartner with business and legal teams to structure transactions and negotiate credit terms and legal documentationReview trading activity and recommend margin requirements and structural enhancements to manage risk appropriatelyBuild effective, constructive partnerships with internal stakeholders and external clients through clear, actionable communicationApply a strong understanding of hedge fund and asset manager investment strategies and the risks inherent in themCollaborate with North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa credit counterparts to support a consistent global coverage model

 Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field. Knowledge of counterparty credit risk analysis skills, with 1 plus  years’ experience in conducting diligence on Hedge Funds, Asset Managers or Financial Institutions obtained in a corporate or investment bankSound knowledge of flow and exotic derivatives (both bilateral and OTC cleared), Prime Brokerage and Clearing Services, Securities Financing and associated documentation (ISDA, CSA, GMRA, Clearing Agreements etc) Knowledge of the Hedge Fund and Asset Management industry, financial markets (including macro and micro-economics), fund strategies and risks inherent to them Effective interpersonal and communication skills.  Be able to establish credibility & trust with both internal and external stakeholders.  High level of intellectual curiosity.Experience in (or has the ability to) lead in-depth client credit due diligence both in person & on the telephone.Ability to leverage AI tools / Large Language Models to automate processes and create presentations 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Experience in conducting diligence on hedge funds, asset managers, or financial institutions obtained in a corporate or investment bankRelevant postgraduate qualifications (e.g., Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Masters of Finance) would be highly regarded

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Source: JPMorgan Chase careers

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