Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities: 1 To assist the Portfolio Manager to manage the portfolio dynamically to achieve requested yield. 2 To diligently monitor the portfolio credit condition and provide advice on credit risk migration. 3 To compose credit analysis reports of the issuers. Most issuers will be UK and EU entities. 4 To co-ordinate the credit investment process internally. 5 Other tasks as directed by the Department Head or Deputy Head. Within the Three Lines of Defence framework, as a member of the relevant team to act as the First Line of Defence with respect to the ownership and ongoing management of credit risk within the portfolio. This includes the preparation of all credit memoranda (proposals) inclusive of new money deals, annual reviews and credit modifications Skills Required: * Outstanding ability in financial statement analysis. Good understanding on corporate governance, international business etc. * Deep understanding of credit fundamentals, basic understanding of credit risk pricing. * Outstanding ability to communicate and interact with people within and outside the team. * Quick learner and self-motivated individual. * Ability to work under high pressure and deal with complex business problems in a timely, orderly and insightful manner. * Mandarin speaker would be beneficial but is not essential.