OverviewAbout the role
An exciting Credit Officer opportunity has arisen to join the Financial Sponsors North America Credit team, which forms part of the broader Financial Institutions (5C5D) Credit Risk team.
The opportunity
As part of this role you'll manage a portfolio of counterparties, prepare credit submissions for annual reviews & lead new business transactions for our Financial Sponsors clients and present these submissions to sanctioning officials for approval. You will also lead credit due diligence calls with clients and shape deal structures.
Responsibilities
What you9ll be doing
- Managing the credit quality of our Financial Sponsors portfolio, while supporting the provision of Fund Finance facilities to Top Tier Private Equity, Secondaries and Private Debt Managers.
- Contributing to disciplined growth in other lending product offerings such as LP-backed subscription facilities, gearing, liquidity and GP support facilities.
- Helping provide oversight on our FX book to support Business in providing hedging solutions to our clients.
- Leading client due diligence meetings and helping shape deal structures.
- Contribution to various ad hoc projects and the broader FI Credit process efficiency drive.
Qualifications
What you9ll bring
- 4+ years of experience in Fund Finance credit risk management (either through 1st line or 2nd line of defence) is a strong preference.
- Strong credit experience, demonstrating the ability to analyse credit risk, shape and challenge deal structures.
- An understanding of derivative products (particularly FX) and lending products, as well as the associated legal documentation, would be useful.
- Exceptional organisation skills with the ability to juggle multiple requests, prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, as well as having the confidence to flag when you might need help.
- Ability to work as a team player in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, including ability to coordinate multiple work streams and deliver against tight timelines.
- Ability to seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to align cross-functional stakeholders and clearly Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field
- Experience in the Financial Services industry, specifically within Banking
- Comprehensive knowledge of banking and its related products, relevant regulations and lending and credit approval processes
- Knowledge of the Financial sponsors sector, including trends, horizon risks and regulation
- Familiarity with and willingness to implement AI tools. communicate complex concepts to senior audiences.
Our benefits
We also offer a wideranging benefits package, which includes:
Comprehensive health coverage with multiple medical plan options, including an HSAeligible plan with company contributions, plus dental, vision, and 24/7 virtual care
Strong financial benefits including a 401(k) with company match and discretionary contribution, companypaid life insurance, and shortand longterm disability coverage
Family and life support such as paid family leave, backup child and elder care, employee assistance programs, and identity theft protection
Wellness and lifestyle benefits including fitness programs, gym reimbursement options, pet insurance, and group legal services
Ongoing training, development, mentoring, and networking opportunities
Opportunities to give back through volunteering and fundraising initiatives
This is a once in a career opportunity to help shape your future as well as ours. Join us and grow with purpose.
Annual Salary Range: $150,000-$215,000
Professional Certifications / Licenses Required: No
