Credit Manager, China
北京 | 永久职位
Published 16/11/2011
About Our Client
Our client is one of the top Commodities Trading firms globally, headquartered in Europe and with an extensive network throughout Asia. As part of the firm's growth, they are seeking a senior Credit Analyst to oversee the credit function in mainland China, and ensure that credit risk and financing deals are done on a satisfactory risk for return basis.
Job Description
- Acting within delegated authority from the Regional Credit Officer, the Credit Manager has responsibility for due diligence and analysis for the establishment of credit grades and limits for all counterparties across all commodities platforms within China
- Responsible for assessing credit risk for complex transactions and issuing approvals or recommending alternative strategies
- Reviews the residual risk reports to ensure that all counter-party activities in China are within limits and provide remedial action or exception requests to the Regional Credit Officer or Global Head of Credit / Risk Committee for those significantly over their limit. The Credit Manager may also be called upon to be involved in reviews within Greater China which would also include Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau besides China
- Liaise with and coordinate with other Credit personnel globally on common counter-parties and exposures. Work closely with other support functions (execution, trade finance, insurance, accounting)
- Responsible for performing scorecard analysis, conducting customer due diligence and periodic reviews within the credit policy. Will also be responsible for updating and maintaining updated customer data in China in the Credit Risk Information System.
- Periodic travel in Greater China to visit other offices to ensure credit policy compliance or as required by the Regional Credit Officer and to visit customers
- Responsible for notifying Regional Credit Officer of any potential, possible or actual defaults or problem accounts; updating default and major risk files
- Assist Regional Credit Officer with Regional Credit Policy issues or other projects; preparation of Risk Committee requests for those transactions in Asia region requiring approval.
- Must be willing to make decisions to establish credit limits for customers and recommend financing options/alternatives
The Successful Applicant
- Significant track record in credit evaluation and financial statement analysis in the credit department of a commodity trading or agribusiness firm, financial institution or commercial bank
- Fluent in Mandarin and English
- Ability to analyze financial statements and assess transactional and corporate risk
- Knowledge of the daily operations of credit functions
- Knowledge of available credit tools (e.g.. D&B /Sinotrust reports) to assess/evaluate credit and/or use to develop applications to support credit processes and establish limits or recommend approval to Regional Credit Officer.
- Ability to determine appropriate action on past due accounts – manage problem accounts
- Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software, preferably MS Word and Excel
- Knowledge of international trade finance practices helpful and/or preferred
What's On Offer
A promising career in a top global institution, with excellent progression and mobility opportunities.
申请此工作
Apply online using the form below or phone Alvin Wee on + 8610 5969 0666 quoting jobref. H930760
