AVP - Credit Analyst (PE Funds & Real Estate) - Foreign Bank

Job description

Our client, a renowned foreign corporate bank, is seeking for a AVP - Credit Analyst to cover PE Funds, REITS, Real Estate clients in APAC.

Job Description

• Responsible for credit and portfolio monitoring for a portfolio primarily in Hong Kong and China.
• Assist the team with compliance, regulatory, and internal activities in Hong Kong.
• Closely monitor and manage all credit-related issues for HK's loan portfolio, including preparing credit memos and conducting financial/cash flow analyses for regular and ad-hoc credit monitoring. This includes reviewing obligor grading, processing amendment/waiver requests, monitoring covenants, and timely reporting of any credit-related issues to management.
• Maintain strong working relationships with front office and marketing teams to support the closing of new transactions and ongoing portfolio management.
• Maintain regular contact with borrowers, sponsors, participants, and facility agents to foster relationships and gather information.
• Collaborate with auditors and headquarters, banking authorities, and central banks in accordance with compliance regulations, preparing materials as requested by auditors and examiners.

Requirements

• University graduate with knowledge in credit, finance, and accounting.
• At least 3-5 years of Corporate / PE / Commercial Real Estate Credit Analysis experience in banking.
• Strong understanding of corporate credit analysis, with a preference for exposure to real estate, fund financing, leveraged buyouts, and/or large corporates. Experience in banking is essential.
• General understanding of Chinese regulations and security principles.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese (Simplified).