VP Credit Officer, Hedge Funds & Private Equity

Title: VP Credit Officer, Hedge Funds & Private Equity

Office Status: Hybrid New York, NY

Base Salary: $160k $200k + Bonus

ABOUT THE ROLE

This Vice President opportunity sits within the Counterparty Credit Risk function of a leading global financial services firm, focused on managing credit exposures to a diverse portfolio of hedge fund and private equity fund counterparties. The role spans the full credit lifecycle from initial due diligence and credit approval through ongoing portfolio monitoring, trading activity review, and legal documentation negotiation across OTC derivatives, securities financing, prime brokerage, loan agreements, and bespoke structured transactions. It's an ideal fit for an experienced credit risk professional with deep alternative investment knowledge who is comfortable operating with delegated approval authority, engaging directly with senior stakeholders, and identifying emerging risks across a complex, fast-moving counterparty landscape.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess creditworthiness of hedge funds and private equity funds through comprehensive analysis of fund strategy, performance attribution, liquidity profile, leverage, and manager or sponsor strength
• Perform client due diligence and financial analysis;prepare high-quality written credit approval memos and reviews;approve internal counterparty ratings and limits under delegated authority
• Perform ongoing portfolio monitoring including monthly and quarterly NAV reviews, performance attribution analysis, redemption tracking, and proactive identification of deteriorating credit quality
• Review and approve trading activity, margin requirements, and structural enhancements to transactions;challenge structured transactions and articulate the credit risk viewpoint to senior management and committees
• Negotiate legal documentation for traded products including ISDA, GMRA, F&O, and Prime Brokerage agreements with a strong understanding of associated covenants
• Display detailed command of the credit risk framework including relevant exposure metrics and stress testing methodologies
• Develop and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders in the Front Office and client organizations across the alternative investment space
• Identify emerging risks and trends in the hedge fund and private equity landscape;contribute to firm-wide projects including credit policy development, system implementations, and regulatory response efforts
• Mentor and support junior members of the team;assist with day-to-day team management and enhancement of data analytics and portfolio monitoring tools