Counterparty Risk Graduate 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.

To help our clients navigate an increasingly complex and challenging risk and compliance landscape, we are strengthening our dedicated global team of Analysts. As part of this, we seek applications from ambitious talent eager to learn and develop in the role of Counterparty Risk Graduate Analyst.

Role Profile

As a Counterparty Risk Graduate Analyst, you will join a team of experienced due diligence experts and learn to deliver impartial, high-quality counterparty risk assessments and targeted research 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. 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.

Over the course of six months, successful candidates will be taken through a comprehensive training programme with the support of a dedicated Training Manager, a global team of 40+ experienced Analysts, and fellow Graduate recruits. The Counterparty Risk Graduate Analyst role is designed to help appointees build expertise in the fundamentals of performing in-depth commercial due diligence, researching, assessing and reporting on credit and counterparty risk in the maritime, energy, and commodity trading sectors. If you complete the programme to the required standard the role will be made permanent.

You are expected to build a strong network of contacts in the industry, and to develop your expertise on 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 is a 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 online research on registered corporate entities, utilising various sources including corporate registries, industry databases, and trade press, to uncover ownership structures and financial standing 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 recommendations, 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 report output.
• Maintain high-quality output aligned to our data quality and editorial standards.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build a network of contacts with market sources to maintain knowledge and a proactive approach to support due diligence needs.
• Develop as a regional subject matter expert, supporting customer inquiries and networking events.
• Represent the counterparty operations team in cross-functional collaborations and conferences.

Team Support & Development

• 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

• Minimum 2.1 BA or BSc degree from a leading academic institution (as a recent graduate or in the process of graduating)
• Highly articulate, with excellent written/verbal communication and interviewing skills
• An inquisitive, and analytical mindset, combined with critical reasoning
• A highly methodical, thorough and detail-focussed work ethic
• A drive to learn and master the fundamentals of effective due diligence research, risk assessment and professional reporting, with a specific interest in the maritime industry
• Strong stakeholder management and time management skills.
• A flexible, can-do attitude with the ability to work independently and meet customer 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

• Degree in maritime studies, economics, finance and accounting, business management, international relations, journalism or experience in business intelligence, financial due diligence, or shipping
• 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
• Understanding of complex company ownership structures or financial and legal transactions in the maritime industry would be advantageous
• 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.