Credit Officer

Description:

Role Objectives

• Analyze various elements of credit risk primarily in transactions with Hedge Funds and Asset Manager/Fund clients in the Americas
• Scope of analysis and review includes, but not limited to, counterparty credit risk, deal structure, facility terms and conditions, transaction background, profitability, and relationship strategy.
• Prepare and present written executive summaries/comments of credit applications submitted from the front office to the management of the Credit Department
• Coordinate the credit approval process by liaising between the front office and the management of the Credit Department
• Conduct the monitoring of credit quality of the counterparties and transaction portfolio
• Provide feedback and guidance to front office to ensure consistent and complete credit applications and compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Other credit related works/projects as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in the financial services industry
• Finance and accounting knowledge and understanding are required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required
• Business fluency in English is required
• Fundamental PC skills, including high proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, are required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read/analyze the contents of credit application and prepare written summary in a short time
• Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and in a multitasking environment
• Ability and willingness to work as a team player