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

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services company seeks a Director, Senior Underwriter/Credit Risk Officer to lead underwriting for private equity and hedge fund clients. The role involves significant risk management responsibilities, requiring a candidate with extensive experience and strong leadership abilities. The ideal candidate will excel in analysis and communication, driving global consistency across regions while managing client relationships effectively.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Paid time off packages

Qualifications

• 15+ years in financial services and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of FX Hedging and complex financing.
• Excellent verbal & written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting for PE clients across Investment Bank and Markets.
• Provide underwriting capabilities for a full range of products.
• Facilitate relationships with key clients in Banking and Markets.

Skills

Analysis

Underwriting

Risk Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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

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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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Banking

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