Senior Counterparty Risk Analyst

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 Senior Counterparty Risk Analyst, you will carry out targeted research and deliver impartial, high-quality Infospectrum counterparty risk assessments for customers in the maritime industry. 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. You will also be supporting and mentoring junior analysts and providing peer reviews and feedback on colleagues' reports on a daily basis. This role involves  in-depth qualitative and quantitative research/analysis, with a high degree of  stakeholder interaction, and offers the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of our editorial content into data-driven formats.

You will be expected to build and maintain a strong network of contacts in the industry, and to  develop your expertise in counterparty risk in your geographical region, and across maritime markets, improving our customer experience and supporting revenue growth. Strong critical reasoning, a curious and highly analytical mindset, and excellent verbal and written communication skills are integral to effectiveness in this role. 

This is a full-time permanent role reporting to the Counterparty Risk Manager in Singapore, and  offers balanced working  between home and  our modern and centrally located Singapore office with d a wide variety of excellent services and transport links situated nearby.

Key Responsibilities:

Research & Analysis

• Conduct in-depth online research on registered corporate entities utilising various sources including corporate registries, 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.
• Utilise proprietary and third-party tools and own critical reasoning to determine and assign in-house counterparty risk ratings and credit recommendation aligned with business exposure contexts.

Reporting & Customer delivery

• Produce clear, structured reports covering subject entity ownership, operations, financials, market and risk assessments that support customer decision-making on near-term business transactions, delivered to agreed deadlines and output objectives. 
• Maintain high-quality output aligned to our data quality and editorial standards.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build a network of well-placed, insightful market contacts, fostering a trust-based relationship around shared critical insight, supporting product integrity and brand value
• Keep regular contact with customers to maintain knowledge and a proactive approach to support due diligence needs.
• Act as a regional and sectoral subject matter expert, supporting customer calls and networking events.
• Represent the counterparty operations team in cross-functional collaborations and conferences.

Team Support & Development

• Lead on conducting peer reviews and providing constructive feedback on, colleagues' reports to maintain report quality
• 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 continually develop your understanding of the maritime industry and maintain strong awareness of Lloyd's List Intelligence product developments   

What we are looking for:

Essential

• Critical thinking and analytical skills, and a passion for company and financial due diligence
• A proven, successful track record in the field of research and analysis as an experienced analyst with a specialisation in either maritime trade or operations, company due diligence, corporate investigations, financial analysis, or directly relevant industry roles
• An established network of contacts in the maritime industry
• Highly articulate, with excellent verbal communication and interviewing skills
• Excellent "business English" writing skills, and the ability to create clear, succinct long-form reports requiring little or no editing
• An inquisitive, and analytical mindset, combined with critical reasoning
• A highly methodical, thorough and detail-focussed work ethic
• A strong understanding of financial statements/the ability to evaluate the financial health of a subject entity by reviewing its accounts
• Advanced OSINT research capabilities
• 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 global Analyst team comprises over 40+ professionals with varied backgrounds; 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 or more of the key maritime industry sectors (dry bulk, tankers, container/liner shipping), and familiarity with corresponding risk factors
• Experience of researching complex company ownership structures and financial and legal transactions in the maritime industry would be advantageous
• Expert ability to interpret a company's financial statements
• Willingness and practical ability to support and mentor junior colleagues
• 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

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.