Counterparty Risk Analyst

Job description

Lloyd’s List Intelligence delivers the trusted maritime data, analytics, and insight that keeps global trade moving. Powered by 3,000+ intelligence sources, proprietary AIS data, and a global network of analysts, we provide real-time visibility into the world’s fleets, trade flows, and risks. By combining advanced analytics, AI, and human expertise, our intelligence helps organisations across shipping, finance, commodities, insurance, legal, and government sectors make confident decisions— reducing risk exposure, optimising operations, and identifying commercial opportunities. With over 300 years of maritime heritage, we continue to shape the future of trade intelligence, transforming vessel, ownership, compliance, and emissions data into clarity that drives smarter, safer, and more transparent trade. Role Profile As a Counterparty Risk Analyst , you will deliver impartial, high-quality counterparty risk assessments and targeted research for customers in the maritime, energy, and commodity trading sectors. You will play a key role in enhancing our counterparty risk report database with actionable insight, and support customer engagement as a subject matter expert. This role combines deep analytical work with stakeholder interaction and offers the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of our editorial content into data-driven formats. You will be expected to maintain a strong network of contacts in the industry, and to build your expertise on counterparty risk in your geographical region, and across maritime markets, improving our customer experience and supporting revenue growth. Strong critical thinking, analytical and writing skills, as well as curiosity, are integral to this position. This is a full-time permanent role reporting to the Counterparty Risk Manager in Singapore, and is balanced working model between home and in our modern and centrally located Singapore office with an excellent and a wide variety of services and transport links situated nearby. Key Responsibilities: Research & Analysis Conduct in-depth research on registered corporate entities using corporate registries, filings, industry databases, and trade press, to uncover ownership structures and financial standing to evaluate company risk profiles. Plan and conduct interviews with the management/representatives of subject entities and well-placed reliable and insightful market sources to gather qualitative insights. Assign in-house counterparty risk ratings and credit recommendation aligned with business exposure contexts. Reporting & Customer delivery Produce clear, structured reports covering company ownership, operations, financials, market and risk assessments that support customer decision-making on near-term business transactions, delivered to agreed deadlines and report output. Maintain high-quality output aligned to our data quality and editorial standards. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Maintain regular contact with customers and market sources to maintain knowledge and a proactive approach to support due diligence needs. Act as a regional subject matter expert, supporting customer calls and networking events. Represent the counterparty operations team in cross-functional collaborations and conferences. Team Support & Development Foster collaboration and share information with peers, such as market commentary and analysis, and other in-house data teams that research company and vessel ownership structures, to optimise the quality of data. Stay abreast of market news and new Lloyd’s List Intelligence product developments and functionality and continually develop your understanding of the maritime industry. What we are looking for: Essential Critical thinking and analytical skills, and a passion for company and financial due diligence Advanced OSINT research capabilities. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Strong stakeholder management and time management skills. A flexible, can-do attitude with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines with high-quality output. A customer-first approach with ability to adjust priorities to changing circumstances with no adverse impact on customer expectations and relationships Desirable Our team come from varied backgrounds, but proven experience in either business intelligence, consultancy and due diligence, market research, maritime trade and operations or journalism is desirable. Proficiency in a regional language is highly desirable, particularly Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean or Vietnamese Understanding and analytical knowledge of one of the key maritime industry sectors (dry bulk, tankers, container/liner shipping), and familiarity with the corresponding risk factors Experience of researching complex company ownership structures and financial and legal transactions in the maritime industry would be advantageous An established network of contacts in the maritime industry Expert ability to interpret a company’s financial statements Ability to resolve complex queries constructively and effectively Ability to identify and consider the impact of external factors when assessing a subject, and ability to assimilate, interpret and analyse detailed information quickly and accurately Confident communication skills for internal and external audiences when conducting interviews and representing the business Our Promise to You – Benefits Day off for your birthday Work anywhere policy (up to 4 weeks per year, subject to approval) Up to 4 days paid volunteering Balanced working Healthcare Insurance Plan 20 days of annual leave 14 days of outpatient sick leave 60 days of hospitalization leave (inclusive of 14 days sick leave) We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most, but not all of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law. Please let us know of any adjustments we need to make for you to show us your best self.