Director, Credit Risk — Data Centers | Hybrid NYC

JCW Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is seeking a Director - Credit Risk with extensive experience in credit decisions for data centers and related commercial real estate financing. The role involves leading risk assessments, portfolio management, and stakeholder engagement to balance growth with prudent risk controls.

The position is based in NYC with hybrid work (3 days in office, 2 days remote) and offers a salary in the $250,000–$320,000 range plus bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Real Estate, Project Finance and Data Centers.
• Ability to make credit risk decisions with incomplete information but sound judgments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication of credit opinions.
• Understanding of creditor documentation and underwriting standards.
• Ability to assess a diverse range of counterparties and credit scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage credit decisions and rating assessments.
• Risk manage a portfolio of counterparties and exposures with early detection of deterioration, including stress testing.
• Collaborate with business teams to promote revenue growth while protecting against downside risks.
• Lead deal screening and due diligence of sponsors, borrowers and transactions; influence deal structuring to uphold underwriting standards.
• Present portfolio and industry reviews with senior stakeholders and risk partners.
• Design, maintain and communicate risk control parameters to align with risk appetite.

Job description

JCW Group is seeking a Director - Credit Risk with extensive experience in credit decisions for data centers and related commercial real estate financing. The role involves leading risk assessments, portfolio management, and stakeholder engagement to balance growth with prudent risk controls.

The position is based in NYC with hybrid work (3 days in office, 2 days remote) and offers a salary in the $250,000–$320,000 range plus bonus and benefits.