Credit Risk - Municipal and Not for Profit (Risk Management) : Job Level - Associate

About the position

Credit Risk Management is looking to hire an Associate to the Municipals credit risk management team. The team coverage derivatives and lending products for all public finance counterparties, including governmental entities, tax-exempt not-for-profit organizations, and other public benefit entities in the U.S. and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Assess new transactions, including an independent assessment of credit quality of prospective counterparties, recommendation of transaction support, and escalation to senior management, as required
• Present credit opinions to Credit Senior management and business units for discussion and approval loan transactions
• Collaborate with business units on structuring and documentation for proposed transactions
• Portfolio management and oversight of Municipal sub-sectors
• Assist with the risk management by setting and monitoring credit limits

Requirements

• Minimum 3 year of public finance experience
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in risk management of derivatives and lending products
• Demonstrable track record of working under pressure and managing multiple projects with limited supervision
• Strong team player able to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong in both Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint

Nice-to-haves

• Graduate degree preferred but not required

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks
• Commission earnings
• Incentive compensation
• Discretionary bonuses
• Short and long-term incentive packages