Assistant Vice President - Credit Underwriting & Counterparty Credit Risk Management

Credit Underwriting & Counterparty Credit Risk Management

Role Overview

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) will support the execution of credit risk management activities, with a focus on underwriting and counterparty credit risk for Capital Markets and Global Markets businesses in APAC (ex-Japan).

The role is primarily execution-focused, supporting senior team members, including the Executive Director (ED), in governance, reporting, analytics, and stakeholder coordination.

 

Key Responsibilities

1. Risk Frameworks & Governance (Support Role)

• Support the implementation and execution of established risk governance and control frameworks.
• Assist in maintaining and updating risk management documentation (policies, procedures, and guidelines).
• Prepare and compile materials for risk reporting and governance-related requirements under guidance from senior team members.
• Support ongoing monitoring of adherence to internal policies and frameworks.

 

2. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Support data collection and consolidation across credit, market, and macroeconomic areas.
• Perform data analysis to identify basic trends, exposures, and potential risk areas, with guidance from senior team members.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports for internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in the preparation of portfolio reviews and presentations for senior management.

 

3. Risk Committees & Reporting Support

• Support the preparation of materials for Risk Committees, including drafting presentation materials, managing documentation, and taking meeting minutes.
• Track and follow up on action items and deliverables arising from committee discussions.
• Ensure timely coordination of reporting requirements across teams.

 

4. Stakeholder Coordination & Project Support

• Support coordination of discussions with internal stakeholders across APAC and Head Office (Tokyo), under guidance from senior team members.
• Assist in ongoing risk initiatives and projects, including information gathering and documentation.
• Work closely with various internal functions such as Front Office, Risk Management, Finance, and Compliance.

 

5. Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to improvements in reporting processes and data management practices.
• Support regulatory, audit, and internal review requirements as needed.
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks assigned by senior management.

 

Key Competencies

• Basic understanding of credit risk and counterparty risk concepts.
• Familiarity with financial markets products is advantageous but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and stakeholder management ability.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a financial institution.
• Exposure to credit risk or financial markets is desirable but not mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.