Credit Risk Officer - Greater China Portfolio

Your role

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial analysis and risk management? We’re seeking a proactive and analytical Director / Associate Director to join our Counterparty Credit Risk Control team in Hong Kong. In this role, you’ll leverage your expertise to:

• Assess Counterparty Credit Risk: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of counterparty credit risk by analyzing both quantitative and qualitative factors. This includes performing fundamental credit analysis to recommend internal ratings and credit limits.
• Evaluate Exposure and Risks: Analyze counterparty exposure and transactional risks related to trading activities across OTC and Cleared Derivatives, Financing as well as Trade Finance products across Fixed Income and Equity markets.
• Prepare Credit Proposals: Develop detailed credit proposals and reviews, drawing insights on credit assessment, risk appetite, exposure drivers, and business prospects.
• Conduct Due Diligence: Interact with counterparties to gather necessary information, conduct due diligence calls or meetings, and resolve any issues that arise.
• Negotiate Trading Documentation: Engage in the negotiation and review of trading documentation.
• Monitor Credit Exposures: Oversee day-to-day credit exposures against approved limits and similar parameters.
• Perform Ad Hoc Analysis: Carry out additional credit risk analysis and portfolio assessments as needed.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Reference #

327190BR

City

Hong Kong SAR

Your team

You’ll be part of the Credit Risk Control team within the Investment Bank in APAC. Our team is responsible for evaluating and monitoring the creditworthiness of UBS's counterparties, including financial institutions, such as banks, brokers and insurance companies, corporate companies, as well as regulated funds. Our remit covers credit assessment, due diligence, limit setting, exposure management, and transaction approvals.

Your expertise

• Educational Background: University degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience: 6-10 years of relevant experience in credit risk analysis or a related field.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Market Knowledge: Familiarity with financial markets, traded products, and financial accounting concepts.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent team player with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, business units, and senior management.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English & Mandarin (both verbal and written).

About Us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.

We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.

We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.