Director, Senior Underwriter/Credit Risk Officer Private Equity/Hedge Funds

MN Climate Innovation Finance Authority (MNCIFA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company seeks a Director, Senior Underwriter/Credit Risk Officer for their New York office. This pivotal role involves managing credit risk across various alternative investment products, leading client relationships, and ensuring thorough analysis and underwriting practices to drive business success. Candidates must possess significant experience in financial services, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary range along with comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages

Qualifications

• 15+ years in financial services and risk management.
• Ability to understand capital markets products.
• Strong ethical decision-making and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management for PE clients across Investment Bank and Markets.
• Provide comprehensive underwriting capabilities.
• Analyze and ensure consistent risk assessments across regions.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Risk Management

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Director, Senior Underwriter/Credit Risk Officer – Private Equity/Hedge Funds

The Credit Risk Manager will lead the underwriting, spanning various products including subscription call facilities, Fund Financing, FX Hedging, Derivatives, Prime Brokerage, and structured lending. Candidate should also have experience managing other alternative managers like Hedge Funds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading PE clients/transactions risk across Investment Bank and Markets.
• Provide underwriting capabilities for the business covering full range of products
• Role demands excellence in analysis, underwriting, monitoring, and drives global consistency across regions
• Experience underwriting and supporting a portfolio of complex products
• Strong knowledge of FX Hedging, Subscription Facilities, Derivatives and structured lending
• Facilitate relationships with key clients in Banking and Markets

CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS / BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP:

• Proven ability to understand nuances of local markets, local regulation, and the capabilities and practices of competitors
• Provides well-reasoned, balanced assessments of risk/return trade-offs associated with transactions and client relationships
• Proven track record of partnering with global peers in leveraging and implementation of best practices

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 15+ years of experience in financial services and risk management required
• Ability to understand capital markets products and complex financing and product structures
• Significant risk/risk-related counterparty credit work experience in banking/financial institutions with expertise in the alternative investment counterparties
• Demonstrates strong ethics and integrity
• Strong leadership. Dynamic, flexible, and with strong communication skills
• Can make decisions under pressure and short timeline
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Active listening skills.
• Excellent presentation skills – adept at presenting effectively to audiences of various sizes and various constituencies

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred

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Job Family Group:

Risk Management

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Job Family:

Portfolio Credit Risk Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$170,000.00 - $300,000.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Jun 05, 2025

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