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Job ID : 1619563 Date Updated : October 29th, 2026

Credit Risk AVP / VP

Hiring Company Global Securities Firm
Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

This role offers broad exposure to corporate credit analysis, leveraged finance, asset-based lending, project finance and credit-related investment activities. The position sits within a regional credit risk framework and involves regular interaction with senior stakeholders, regulatory bodies and international teams.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct credit analysis and risk assessment of corporate counterparties, including internal credit ratings, credit limit approvals and transaction terms evaluation.
- Monitor and manage credit exposures across a portfolio of domestic counterparties and financing activities.
Review and assess financing transactions, including leveraged finance, aircraft leasing, project finance and credit trading activities.
- Assign internal ratings and evaluate transaction structures, risk factors and creditworthiness of borrowers and counterparties.
- Prepare regular reports for senior management on market developments, portfolio exposure trends and risk concentrations related to leveraged finance and asset-based lending activities.
- Coordinate with overseas risk management teams as part of a regional credit risk framework.
- Oversee risk management activities relating to affiliated entities involved in financing and investment activities.
- Support reporting requirements for regulators, rating agencies and internal audit functions.
- Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of credit risk management frameworks, methodologies and governance processes.

Why You Should Consider This Opportunity:
- Exposure to a broad range of credit products, including leveraged finance, asset-based lending, aircraft leasing, project finance and credit trading.
- Opportunity to work within a regional credit risk organisation with collaboration across Asia.
- Direct involvement in senior management reporting and risk-related decision-making.
- Participation in regulatory engagement and risk framework enhancement initiatives.
- A role that combines analytical work, stakeholder management and strategic risk oversight.

Employee Benefits:
Social insurance and statutory benefits in accordance with Japanese law. Additional benefits are available and can be discussed during the recruitment process.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Business Level
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

Essential:
- Knowledge and practical experience in business analysis and financial analysis.
- Strong communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- Business-level Japanese and English language proficiency.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop expertise in new areas.

Preferred:
- Experience gained within a bank, trading company, accounting firm, rating agency, or corporate finance/corporate planning function of a large organisation.
- Experience in leveraged finance, asset-based lending, fund investments and/or credit risk analysis.

Don't meet every requirement?
Feel free to apply, as we also support opportunities beyond those advertised on our website.
- Knowledge of derivatives products and related risks.

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Other

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