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

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Director, Senior Underwriter/Credit Risk Officer for its Private Equity and Hedge Funds division. This role demands extensive expertise in underwriting, risk assessment, and client relations within the investment banking sector. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proven leadership abilities. This position offers a competitive salary with various benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), and more.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in financial services and risk management required.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills with active listening.
• Strong knowledge of capital markets and product structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the underwriting for PE clients/transactions.
• Provide underwriting capabilities for diverse products.
• Facilitate relationships with key clients in Banking and Markets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

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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