Vice President, Credit Officer-Fund Finance
About The Position
Join the Financial Sponsors North America Credit team, part of the broader Financial Institutions Credit Risk team. The role manages a portfolio of counterparties, prepares annual credit reviews, leads new-business transactions for Financial Sponsors clients, and presents submissions to sanctioning officials for approval. It also involves leading client credit due diligence and shaping deal structures. The position supports Fund Finance facilities for top-tier Private Equity, Secondaries, and Private Debt Managers, contributes to disciplined growth in related lending products, and helps oversee the FX book and improve FI Credit processes.
Requirements
- Strong credit experience, including the ability to analyse credit risk and shape and challenge deal structures.
- Exceptional organisation skills, including the ability to manage multiple requests, prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and flag when support is needed.
- Ability to work as a team player in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, coordinate multiple work streams and deliver against tight timelines.
- Ability to build and maintain trusted stakeholder relationships and partnerships, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to align cross-functional stakeholders and clearly communicate complex concepts to senior audiences.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field.
- Experience in the Financial Services industry, specifically within Banking.
- Comprehensive knowledge of banking and 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.
Nice To Haves
- Four or more years of experience in Fund Finance credit risk management, through either first-line or second-line of defence.
- Understanding of derivative products, particularly FX, lending products and associated legal documentation.
Responsibilities
- Manage the credit quality of the Financial Sponsors portfolio.
- Support the provision of Fund Finance facilities to Top Tier Private Equity, Secondaries and Private Debt Managers.
- Contribute to disciplined growth in lending products, including LP-backed subscription facilities, gearing, liquidity and GP support facilities.
- Help provide oversight on the FX book to support the business in providing hedging solutions to clients.
- Lead client due diligence meetings and help shape deal structures.
- Contribute to ad hoc projects and the broader FI Credit process efficiency drive.
- Prepare credit submissions for annual reviews and lead new-business transactions, presenting submissions to sanctioning officials for approval.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage with multiple medical plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions, dental, vision and 24/7 virtual care.
- 401(k) with company match and discretionary contribution.
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid family leave, backup child and elder care, employee assistance programs and identity theft protection.
- Fitness programs, gym reimbursement options, pet insurance and group legal services.
- Ongoing training, development, mentoring and networking opportunities.
- Opportunities to participate in volunteering and fundraising initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
