Credit Risk Officer

This Credit Risk Officer position is on a HYBRID schedule, requiring that the candidate can commute to a Midtown Manhattan office location 3 days/week

Description:

The VP-level Credit Analyst position will be part of the Funds Risk team, which covers Regulated Funds, Hedge Funds,

Private Equity Funds, and Agent Lenders (for stock borrowing). The Credit Risk team is considered the second line of

defense at the Client, and accordingly, the focus will be on the assessment of the Credit Requests and the formulation of a

written Risk Opinion, which may be presented to Credit Committee. In line with the Clients’ policies and procedures that

govern credit processes (including proper use of internal rating models, LGD models and RWA models), the Credit

Analyst will identify the potential risk(s) and positive attributes of each deal with the ultimate goal being the support of the

business while avoiding undue risk and credit loss. The Credit Analyst also conducts annual reviews, processes

amendments and modifications, monitors the Financial Institutions portfolio, and participates in the quarterly watch list

meetings, if necessary. Additional responsibilities will include forward-looking identification of macro factors affecting the

portfolio, portfolio monitoring and analysis.

He/she/they will be responsible for providing analysis on Funds, mainly Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds and to a

lesser extent Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITS”) and Business Development Companies (“BDC’s”) In addition, the

candidate may be involved in providing analysis for NAV based facilities for PE Secondaries Funds. The role will include

but will not be limited to:

• Conduct detailed credit risk assessments and prepare written risk opinions and analysis

• Conduct due diligence calls or visits when appropriate professionally represent the bank with clients

• Articulate a convincing case in support of the risk opinion to Senior Management and Credit Committees

• Work with those on the Business side including Sales desk.

• Stay connected with industry trends and macro issues which may impact the portfolio be able to recommend

changes or action impacting specific clients or groups of clients.

• Have a good understanding of the regulatory environment that each of our counterparts operates in.

• Recommend Credit terms and conditions within Trading Documentation ISDA, MRA and MSLA’s.

Skills:

credit risk, nav, private equity, funds, credit analysis, reporting, metrics, risk assessment, hedge funds

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university/college required in Finance, Accounting, Management,

Economics, or other business-related discipline. Graduate degree preferred, but not essential.

• Minimum 5 years of previous credit experience specifically geared towards trading limits to fund institution

counterparties.

• Knowledge of NAV based facilities a plus

• Proficiency in MS Office products including extensive knowledge of MS Excel.

• Knowledge of internal credit systems.

• Effective communication (written, oral and listening) and interpersonal skills a must.

• Skillful written communication is necessary the ability to convey thoughts clearly and succinctly and to

communicate pertinent complex information in a clear and organized manner.

Experience Level:

Expert Level

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