Job Description

Your field of responsibility

Your responsibilities include:

• Risk Management
  
  • A member of the Lombard Risk Management team with the primary responsibility of managing credit risk exposure of the firm resulting from derivative positions of PB clients with a Lombard facility i.e., loss prevention
    
  • Reviewing credit profile of PB clients applying for derivative facilities and providing recommendation to CRM for approval decision
    
  • Holistic analysis of loan and derivative exposures which requires understanding of derivative products, risk methodologies and stress test reports
    
  • Providing key business partners with timely alerts on risk positions and recommending course of action to mitigate potential loss scenarios
    
  • Drive discussions relating to credit methodology for derivatives e.g., margin calculation, calibration of parameters relating to VaR factors, liquidity thresholds, etc.
    
• Business Focus
  
  • Additional objective to build a stronger derivative platform that can support the business ambitions of PB in line with the primary objective
    
  • Be the primary interface for PB RMs in Singapore on credit matters related to derivatives including facility requests, exposure methodology, margin calls, etc.
    
  • Drive discussions on credit conditions with RMs, Origination team and CRM for accounts which pose higher risk as a result from derivatives trading
    
  • Building and working collaboratively with product sales as partners in handling active accounts
    
• Business Platform
  
  • Driving platform improvements relating to margin calculation, stress testing and facility approvals in line with the objectives of the role
    
  • Steering all frameworks and policies related to derivatives with multiple business partners including Origination, CRO and PB FO

Your future colleagues

AFG is a key pillar for the Credit Suisse strategy in APAC, and works closely with both Investment Banking Capital Markets and Wealth Management to provide private debt financing solutions to clients across the capital structure, including, senior and mezzanine loans, as well as, other specific financings. Financing solutions are delivered using CS balance sheet on a principal basis and/or as an arranger with syndication to global investors.


Your skills and experience

To be successful in your new role you should ideally identify with the following:

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• You have strong technical knowledge with a minimum 6+ years’ working experience in the financial industry relevant to credit risk management and/or derivatives
  
• You have good written and verbal communication skills and are able to develop rapport and manage expectations of key partners
  
• Keen involvement in innovation in your own business area and exhibit leadership role in projects
  
• Interest to learn in a newly built department embedded in a fast paced dynamic environment
  
• You are ambitious, hardworking who can work on own initiative whilst also working collaboratively and deliver on time with a high level of integrity, sense of urgency, attention to detail and quality standards

Your new employer

Find a new home for your skills, ideas, and ambitions. Credit Suisse offers you the ideal environment to progress your career, attractive benefits and excellent training. We are a leading wealth manager with strong global investment banking capabilities founded in 1856. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and with more than 45,000 employees from over 150 nations, we are always looking for motivated individuals to help us shape the future for our clients. Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion with a deep sense of belonging for all of us. We will consider flexible working opportunities where possible. Our bank provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as those with other needs or beliefs as may be protected under applicable local law. If you require assistance during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know.