Credit Risk Officer

2 weeks ago


New York, United States Emergent365 Inc Full time

Credit Risk Officer – Hedge Funds and Private Equity Funds – X2

Investment Bank

Midtown, hybrid 2 days / week onsite

150-195K base + bonus


Job Summary:

A leading investment bank located in midtown Manhattan is seeking a VP level Credit Risk Officer for its Prime Brokerage business. In this role you’ll assess and set risk levels for hedge fund clients requiring quick decision making on trade approvals and margin requests from clients. You’ll conduct due diligence and write credit papers for new clients while overseeing the credit risk function for the business. This will require deep understanding of all relevant risk concepts such as PFE, Var, Stress Testing, Sensitivities, Gross balances. Seeking candidates from Prime Brokerage division of a bank OR from buy side firm, either hedge fund, private equity firm or asset management company. Preference for VP’s with 8+ years professional experience. Open to AVP’s ready for promotion. Hybrid role, onsite 2 days/week in midtown NYC.

Must have:

  • 7-10 years of experience in Finance or similar business field
  • Credit Risk exp covering either Hedge Fund, Private Equity Funds or Asset Management sectors.
  • Experience managing credit risk portfolios of Hedge Fund counterparties
  • Experience performing credit due diligence
  • Knowledge of risk metrics including VaR, PFE and stress testing
  • Experience with Credit Risk Monitoring or Credit Risk Frameworks a plus

Job Description:

As the VP, Credit Risk Officer you will determine the risk appetite for specific hedge fund clients, making quick decisions on trade approvals and requested margin levels. You will work to approve deal structures and credit sensitive terms in legal documents as well as analyze various risk metrics including PFE, VaR, stress test results, sensitivities, and gross balances. This role ensures risk levels are appropriate and acts as a primary point of contact within the assigned Subsector.

Responsibilities:

  • due diligence and write credit papers for new clients and annual reviews
  • integrity of credit risk function whilst ensuring that the team continues to fully support Front Office relationship and sales staff
  • sector or client difficulties, providing direct support to the team to ensure that appropriate action is taken to mitigate credit risk
  • increases/ changes in limits following Credit approval
  • data integrity of appropriate Credit Risk systems (e.g. GCIS) and ensure they reflect the approved sanction
  • utilization of sanctioned limits within discretion and resolve excesses
  • approvals are within the defined Limits and Mandate and Scale set for the sector
  • counterparty/borrower due diligence, including participation in meetings with client senior management, Relationship Executives, and Sales personnel


Requirements:

  • Degree (BA/BS) in Finance or related field
  • Experience managing a credit risk portfolios of Hedge Fund counterparties
  • Experience performing credit due diligence
  • Knowledge of risk metrics including VaR, PFE and stress testing


Nice to haves:

  • A high degree of self-motivation, the ability to drive for results, and record of setting and achieving goals and meeting schedules
  • Knowledge of ISDA and other relevant master agreement documentation and credit terms
  • Attention to detail, ability to provide big picture decision making, and ability to mentor junior staff
  • Knowledge across several derivative and financing products


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