Hedge Fund Credit Risk Analyst – Americas

UBS; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS in Raleigh, NC seeks a Credit Officer to assess counterparty risk for hedge funds and family offices. You will approve positions within risk limits, support senior committees, and manage documentation such as ISDA/CSA and Prime Brokerage.

The role focuses on quantitative risk analysis and due diligence in a fast-paced investment banking environment. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in financial services, strong communication skills, and familiarity with a broad set of trading and lending

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 related financial services role.
• Strong quantitative risk analysis skills in credit risk, market risk, or trading environments.
• Experience conducting due diligence and assessing hedge fund counterparties.
• Familiarity with a broad range of trading and lending products.
• Clear and confident communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess counterparty credit risk using hedge fund and family office risk management knowledge.
• Approve new positions or recommend decisions within risk limits, coordinating with senior committees.
• Evaluate transactional risk across OTC derivatives, securities financing, ETD, banking products, and structured transactions.
• Prepare, review, and approve annual counterparty reviews and credit proposals with clear rationale.
• Lead negotiation of trading documentation (ISDA/CSA, Prime Brokerage, Repo).
• Manage regulatory requests, audits, and operational risk items promptly.
• Deliver ad hoc credit analysis and contribute to portfolio reviews to identify emerging risks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Credit risk analysis

Due diligence

Communication skills

Team collaboration

AI in workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance / accounting / economics

MBA or CFA preferred

Tools

ISDA/CSA familiarity

Prime Brokerage knowledge

Job description

UBS in Raleigh, NC seeks a Credit Officer to assess counterparty risk for hedge funds and family offices. You will approve positions within risk limits, support senior committees, and manage documentation such as ISDA/CSA and Prime Brokerage.

The role focuses on quantitative risk analysis and due diligence in a fast-paced investment banking environment. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in financial services, strong communication skills, and familiarity with a broad set of trading and lending