Hedge Fund Credit, Associate

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation • New York, NY

9d • $84,000 - $131,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SMBC Global Markets is searching for a credit analyst to serve as subject matter expert for Hedge Funds while also providing coverage for other non-bank financial institutions. The role, Associate level, reports to the Head of Hedge Fund Credit Services within the Chief Operating Office of SMBC Global Markets front office. The role's primary function is to perform credit underwriting in support of our Global Markets investor business. The position is on the trading floor and the work environment is fast paced involving direct contact with front office staff, second line credit officers and our clients. The individual will support activities within our swap dealer and broker dealer businesses including derivatives, FX, repo and securities lending.  As part of the first line of defense, the Credit Services Department maintains sound credit management activities liaising where necessary with other departments to review and assess credit risk, monitor credit exposure and provide guidance on credit limits in accordance with policies and procedures.

Requirements

• BA/BS required with concentration in finance or business
• 3-5 years of relevant credit work experience covering hedge funds, insurance, asset managers and financial institutions
• Outstanding verbal & written communication skills, backed by strong analytics & attention to detail
• Ability to operate independently, manage multiple simultaneous priorities and perform well under pressure in a demanding environment
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of derivatives and SFT product risk a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform credit analyses on hedge fund, asset managers, insurance companies and banks with emphasis on investment strategy, asset quality, leverage, liquidity, historical performance, portfolio exposures and risk control framework
• Evaluate derivatives and securities financing transactions across client base working closely with derivatives marketers, relationship managers, risk management, credit department and legal to mitigate risk
• Support negotiation of master agreements, identify policy exceptions and provide ongoing monitoring for termination events
• Approve initial margin requirements
• Provide continuous credit monitoring of assigned portfolio, ensure accuracy of assigned risk ratings and escalate any deterioration in credit quality to management
• Maintain open relationship with customers via due diligence meetings and periodic updates on performance
• Work on special projects as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level