Credit Risk Manager - APAC Funds

Credit Risk Manager - APAC Funds

Singapore

As a Barclays Credit Risk Manager for APAC Funds, you will be responsible for the risk management and analysis of Hedge Finds, Private Equity Funds and regulated Pension Funds across Asia. You will be tasked to determine and implement documentation standards and margin terms that are consistent with the policies and the risk appetite of the Bank. In addition, you shall act as a service provider and partner to the Business on all risk related matters concerning Funds in Asia.

Barclays is one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions, with 329 years of success, quality and innovation behind us. We offer careers that provide endless opportunity - helping millions of individuals and businesses thrive, and creating financial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted.

What will you be doing?

• Maintaining the integrity of the portfolio through administration and proactive risk management or existing Fund clients
• Preparing and conducting credit due diligence meetings with Hedge Fund & Private Equity clients
• Forming and maintaining relationships with representatives of Hedge Fund clients in order to ensure that counterparty credit risk is monitored and controlled on an ongoing basis
• Preparing analysis on new/existing Hedge Fund, Private Equity or Regulated Fund clients
• Demonstrating knowledge of the Funds industry in Asia and associated business opportunities
• Contributing to the analysis and risk management of Asian CCP portfolio
• Supervising and mentoring junior members of staff in all aspects of risk management of the Funds risk team
• Ensuring all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and Barclays Policies and standard

What we're looking for:

• Holder of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
• Relevant experience in Credit Risk and analysis of Hedge funds
• Relevant experience in Investment Banking with proven technical or capital markets products knowledge
• Relevant experience in negotiating documentation for derivatives and other capital market products

Skills that will help you in the role:

• MBA/CFA Charter qualifications preferred, but are not prerequisites
• Experience in the analysis and risk management of CCP counterparties preferred but not essential
• Ability to integrate and apply technical concepts quickly, problem solve and multi task
• High level of numeracy and aptitude for quantitative concepts

Where will you be working?

Our office is located in Marina Bay Financial Centre, which has been carefully crafted into a "city in a garden". Overlooking the scenic skyline along the Marina Bay waterfront, the green spaces and rooftop terraces have been designed to optimise employee well-being. The centre provides an integrated live-work-play development, surrounded by shops, restaurants, gyms and an alfresco dining area. Our convenient office location means you're just a 5-minute walk from the nearest MRT station.