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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 Purpose & Objectives
● Responsible for the preparation of credit review and risk assessment analysis of credit proposals
for the Bank’s Korean corporate clients.
● Maintain credit quality of existing clients as well as prospective corporate clients.
● Ensure the Risk Adjusted Return is above the minimum threshold established by the Bank’s directives.
Key Responsibilities
● Assist the Risk CIB Asia department to build sound relationships and information flows with the
key business stakeholders in Asia Pacific and HQ in Spain.
● Provide credit analysis and advices for Corporate & Investment Banking clients.
● Conduct credit analysis on prospective and existing clients by performing financial spreads,
providing a credit rating assessment and prepare credit proposals.
● Assess operations on credit / pricing and ensure minimum RAROEC/RORC threshold
requirements.
● Monitor the credit risk portfolio by follow-up the clients’ financial evolution and credit exposure at all times. Highlight to credit committee if there is an event and/or financial position that may
materially affect the credit quality of the client and to undertake necessary steps and follow-up
actions recommended in the Loan Review Committee.
● Work with internal stakeholders for reports to regulators and auditors.
● Implementation and control of internal tools: Workflow, Digital PF, Rating tools etc.
● Assist in monitoring policies and procedures.
Qualification & Experience
● With a minimum 10 years relevant experience in corporate banking credit risk management with
reputable financial institutions.
● Familiar with risk assessments of large corporate clients, including experience reviewing Korean
corporates.
● Degree holder in Business Administration / Finance / Accountancy or its equivalent.
● Good understanding of banking products and risk management concepts.
Language
● Strong communication skills in English.
● Korean language skills will be an asset.
Other Skills (e.g. Interpersonal, Communication etc)
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Proven ability to identify and communicate Credit Risk.
● Effectively communicate skills to articulate risk issues.
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills
● Customer-oriented
● Able to work in a matrix reporting structure, multi-functional and cross-cultural environment
● Well-organized and meticulous in details
● Ability to work under pressure
● A team player
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:
Credit Risks, Risk Assessments, Risk ManagementSkills Required
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in corporate banking credit risk management at reputable financial institutions
- Experience assessing large corporate clients, including Korean corporations
- Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accountancy, or equivalent
- Understanding of banking products and risk management concepts
- Strong English communication skills
- Korean language skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to identify and communicate credit risk and articulate risk issues
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a matrix, multifunctional, and cross-cultural environment
- Ability to work under pressure and attention to detail
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.
