Credit Risk Data Management

An opportunity is available within the credit risk management function of a leading global financial services organisation. This role focuses on credit risk data management, risk infrastructure initiatives, regulatory and risk framework enhancement projects, and the monitoring and reporting of credit risk information.

The position offers broad exposure to credit risk processes across a wide range of financial products, as well as the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across multiple business functions and international teams.

Responsibilities:
- Support the development and enhancement of credit risk management frameworks and related infrastructure initiatives.
- Participate in global projects involving credit risk management systems, processes, and regulatory change.
- Review and validate the appropriateness of credit risk exposure measurement methodologies for new financial products.
- Contribute to improvements in risk management systems, operating processes, and control frameworks.
- Monitor and manage the quality, integrity, and accuracy of credit risk data used across the organisation.
- Prepare and validate management reports and supporting materials for senior management, internal audit functions, rating agencies, and regulators.
- Track the status of internal credit ratings assigned by credit risk analysts and support related governance processes.
- Monitor credit limit utilisation and breach reporting for counterparties.
- Verify that credit risk data is appropriately captured within systems and accurately reflected in exposure measurement and reporting processes.

Why You Should Consider This Opportunity
- Play a key role in strengthening credit risk management capabilities across a complex financial markets environment.
- Gain exposure to a broad range of products, including derivatives, securities financing transactions, bonds, and equities.
- Contribute to risk infrastructure, regulatory change, and risk framework enhancement initiatives rather than solely performing BAU reporting activities.
- Work with stakeholders across multiple functions and international teams, providing visibility across the wider organisation.
- Develop expertise at the intersection of credit risk, data management, risk systems, and regulatory requirements.

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

Essential:
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data analysis, monitoring, and reporting activities.
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple departments, including international teams.
- Fluent Japanese
- Sufficient English language capability to support communication with overseas colleagues, particularly through written correspondence.
- Strong learning agility and willingness to develop expertise across a broad range of financial products and risk management topics.
- Knowledge or interest in products such as derivatives (FX and interest rate products), securities financing transactions, bonds, and equities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with data processing, automation, or analysis using Python or similar tools would be advantageous.

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