WHOLESALE RISK ASSOCIATE I

Posted 13 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Hong Kong
Remote
Mid level
Fintech • Information Technology • Financial Services
The Role
The Wholesale Risk Associate I analyzes creditworthiness, prepares credit proposals, monitors credit risk, assesses financial product risks, and ensures compliance with policies while collaborating with teams and producing risk reports.
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BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.

About the job:

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze the creditworthiness of counterparties and financial institutions to determine appropriate risk exposure

  • Prepare and review credit proposals, supporting transaction approvals and ongoing client assessment

  • Monitor credit risk across portfolios, identifying emerging risks and ensuring exposures remain within limits

  • Assess risks related to financial products, including complex and derivative transactions

  • Conduct ongoing due diligence on existing and prospective clients, tracking market and industry developments

  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate credit ratings and limits

  • Collaborate with front office and support functions to support timely deal execution and effective risk mitigation

  • Produce regular risk reports and respond to ad hoc credit and analysis requests

Qualification & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in credit risk, counterparty risk, or financial analysis (experience with financial institutions is a plus)

  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret financial statements and risk metrics

  • Good understanding of financial markets and products, including derivatives (preferred), as well as trading documentations (ISDA/CSA/GMRA/GMSLA)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Language & Other Skills

  • Fluency in written and spoken English and one other major Asian language (Chinese/Korean/Japanese).  Knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage.

  • Experience with financial data platforms such as Bloomberg or Capital IQ; programming skills (e.g., Python, VBA) are an advantage

Job Posting BBVA Hong Kong will conduct a background check on you in accordance with the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme regulated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA).  Should any discrepancy identified or deemed unsatisfactory to us, we reserve the rights to terminate your employment in such case.  (FAQs for In-Scope Individual: https://www.hkab.org.hk/files/page/page-content/79/FAQs_for_In-Scope_Individuals_(24_July_2025)-1753348029.pdf)

Skills:

Analytical Analysis

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in credit risk, counterparty risk, or financial analysis
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Good understanding of financial markets and products, including derivatives
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and one other major Asian language
  • Experience with financial data platforms such as Bloomberg or Capital IQ
  • Programming skills (e.g., Python, VBA)
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The Company
HQ: Bilbao, Vizcaya
87,534 Employees
Year Founded: 1857

What We Do

At BBVA we are leading the transformation of banking worldwide, united in pursuing our goal of bringing the age of opportunity to everyone. Firmly focused on the future, our on-going digital transformation is already producing disruptive innovations that power our vision of banking. Every one of our 112,465 employees, from branch staff to senior leaders, plays an essential role in giving our 85 million customers the cutting edge banking solutions that they deserve. Building on 165 years of history we know the importance of constant development, which is why we place so much confidence in the collaborative working environment that enables our people to grow and excel. If you would like to learn about the culture and opportunities on offer at a company that is leading the way for 21st century banking, head to the ‘Life’ tab to find out more.

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