Credit Risk Analyst (Hedge Funds), AVP

Citigroup • Getzville, NY

452d • $77,280 - $115,920

About The Position

The Credit Risk Analyst position is designed for individuals eager to learn about hedge fund underwriting while ensuring robust controls around credit extensions. The role involves hands-on training from senior credit officers, focusing on counterparty due diligence, internal risk ratings, credit reviews, and trading exposure assessments. Analysts will participate in due diligence meetings and review client risk disclosures, contributing to the accuracy and consistency of credit approval documentation.

Requirements

• Approximately 5 years of relevant job experience
• Basic understanding of capital markets products and trading strategies
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to synthesize client risk information and challenge senior credit officers
• Experience in creating control processes and procedures
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Excellent analytical ability and interest in developing hedge fund industry knowledge
• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Attending client due diligence meetings and helping credit officers document feedback
• Challenging the quality and accuracy of work done by credit officers to ensure memos and scorecards are completed properly
• Using internal applications to review Counterparty Credit details to ensure accuracy of key data fields used for risk tagging and aggregation
• Create, enhance and document processes to evidence a robust control environment
• Work on projects to enhance the productivity of the team and automation of analytical tools
• Assess the quality of risk underwriting decisions, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation by driving adherence to Policy and applying sound judgment

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off packages including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree