Credit Risk AVP / VP

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.

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.