Financial Institution Credit Officer - Risks - New York, New York, United States

Societe Generale

$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in financial services focusing on Financial Institutions' financing needs
  • In-depth knowledge of risks impacting Financial Institutions and Financial Sponsors/Private Equity
  • Strong understanding of US Market and regulatory practices
  • Proven analytical skills with ability to navigate complex transactions
  • Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and autonomy
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and issues simultaneously
  • Collaborative mindset across diverse teams
  • Results-oriented with strategic decision-making capabilities
  • Proficient in English writing; French is a plus
  • Capacity to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Assess credit of Financial Institutions for financing and hedging activities
  • Analyze counterparty performance and highlight key risk factors
  • Make approval recommendations for proposed credit limits and tenors
  • Validate Obligor Risk Ratings and Basle II parameters
  • Monitor credit quality of the portfolio and participate in watch list reviews
  • Track credit and market trends in asset classes
  • Assist in reporting preparations for management and regulators
  • Contribute to credit policy guidelines and risk appetite
  • Evaluate new business initiatives and proposals

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Benefits for fertility and wellness support
  • Student loan assistance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Annual discretionary bonus opportunity
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Credit assessment of Financial Institutions covering both financing and hedging activities.
  • Provide detailed explanation of the counterparty considered, including analysis of historical performance of existing activities, highlight the key risk factors.
  • Provide an approval or recommendation for approval based upon the proposed limit(s) and tenor(s) being considered, document recommendation for final decision.
  • Validation of Obligor Risk Ratings, Basle II parameters (LGDs), other financial metrics.
  • Ongoing monitoring of the credit quality of the portfolio (portfolio review and early detection of deteriorating credits). Participation in the quarterly watch list review process.
  • Track credit and market trends on individual asset classes.
  • Assist the Portfolio Management and Governance team in the preparation of reporting for RISQ management and Regulators.
  • Contribution to Bank's credit policy guidelines and overall risk appetite.
  • Participate in setting the global risk appetite for financing initiatives.
  • Assessment of SGCIB new business initiatives (white papers, New Product Committees, business rules, etc.)
Profile required
DIVISION DESCRIPTION:
The Risk Management Department contributes to the sustainable growth of the Societe Generale group through its expertise, understanding of risks, and risk management techniques. The department's mission is to independently analyze, assess, manage and monitor risk-taking activities with the objective of achieving, together with the first line-of-defense, the best possible outcome for the bank. The department oversees the enterprise, strategic, credit, market, liquidity, operational, model, and other risks of the corporate and investment banking business activities.

RISQ/CIB oversees the management of credit related to corporates, financial institutions and sovereign counterparties as well as country risk for the SG Group's activities.
RISQ/CIB's duties include setting specific credit policies for each of the main businesses in conjunction with General Management, the businesses lines and other RISQ divisions where appropriate. These credit policies establish (i) the general criteria for the acceptability of credit requests for each client category and/or type of facility, and (ii) exposure limits.

Counterparty credit risk and lending professional with broad experience approving credit lines, managing exposures, and monitoring collateral performance. You will be reporting into the Financial Institutions Team Head with responsibilities across the full scope of Financial Institution counterparties including bank and non-bank financial institutions, insurance and Financial Sponsors (fund financing) covering both financing and hedging activities.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Must Have:
1. 7+ years with within financial services with a focus on Financial Institutions and their financing needs.
2. Broad knowledge of risks impacting Financial Institutions and Financial Sponsors / Private Equity with a specific expertise in credit risk.
3. Must have good knowledge of the US Market and regulatory practices.
4. Must have strong analytical and solid judgment skills with a proven ability to understand complex transactions / processes.
5. Demonstrated problem solving ability and capacity to work autonomously.
6. Must have a strong ability to manage multiple projects and issues simultaneously.
7. Strong collaboration skills required both across the risk division and with other partners such as business lines, legal and compliance teams.
8. Results focused, responsive, with strong strategic capabilities in terms of decision making and risk assessment.
9. Good English language writing skills, working knowledge of French is a plus.
10. Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines. Effective management of priorities.
11. Promoter of innovation and creativity.

COMPENSATION:
Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.

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