Credit Risk Analyst: Hedge Fund Counterparties

UBS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS in New York is seeking a Credit Officer for the Hedge Fund Credit Risk Control team. You will focus on quantitative transaction risk and counterparty credit analysis of hedge funds, family offices, and private equity funds, aligning with UBS’s risk appetite.

You will assess, monitor, and approve credit proposals, collaborate with senior committees, and engage in documentation negotiations (ISDA/CSA, Prime Brokerage, Repo). Strong communication and rigorous risk judgement are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in accounting, finance, economics, or mathematics.
• MBA or CFA is a plus.
• 2–5 years of experience in a similar financial services role.
• Solid quantitative risk analysis skills in credit risk, market risk, or trading.
• Experience conducting due diligence on hedge fund counterparties.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and trading and lending products.
• Familiarity with trading documentation such as ISDA/CSA, Prime Brokerage, and Repo Agreements.
• Clear, confident communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess counterparty credit risk including hedge funds and family offices.
• Approve new positions or recommend decisions within risk limits with senior committees.
• Evaluate risk across OTC derivatives, securities financing, ETD, banking products, and structured transactions.
• Prepare and approve counterparty reviews and credit proposals, articulate assessments and risk appetite.
• Lead negotiation of ISDA/CSA, Prime Brokerage, and Repo agreements.
• Manage regulatory requests, audits, and operational risk items timely.
• Deliver ad hoc credit analysis and support portfolio reviews.

Skills

AI in workflows

Quantitative risk analysis

Due diligence

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/economics/math

MBA or CFA is a plus

Tools

ISDA/CSA documentation

Prime Brokerage agreements

Repo agreements

Job description

UBS in New York is seeking a Credit Officer for the Hedge Fund Credit Risk Control team. You will focus on quantitative transaction risk and counterparty credit analysis of hedge funds, family offices, and private equity funds, aligning with UBS’s risk appetite.

You will assess, monitor, and approve credit proposals, collaborate with senior committees, and engage in documentation negotiations (ISDA/CSA, Prime Brokerage, Repo). Strong communication and rigorous risk judgement are essential.