Vice President, Credit Risk – Hedge Funds & Private Equity

Nomura; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura in New York is seeking an experienced Vice President to lead credit risk management for Hedge Funds and Private Equity clients. You will independently manage exposures across OTC derivatives, securities financing, and prime brokerage, with a focus on maintaining prudent risk controls.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, extensive experience in alternatives, and the ability to partner with Front Office, Legal, and Operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in managing credit risk at a major financial institution.
• Experience in hedge funds and private equity transactions/structures.
• Understanding of alternative investment strategies (long/short, event-driven, credit, macro, buyout) and leading due diligence meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assess creditworthiness of hedge funds and private equity funds through analysis of strategy, performance, liquidity, leverage and sponsor strength.
• Perform client due diligence and financial analysis; summarize in credit memos and approve internal ratings and limits.
• Display understanding of the credit risk framework, exposure metrics and stress testing.
• Monitor ongoing credit exposure with NAV reviews, performance attribution, redemption tracking, and proactive risk assessment.
• Review and approve trading activity, margin requirements and structure; communicate risk views to senior management.
• Negotiate legal documentation for traded products (ISDA, GMRA, F&O & Prime Brokerage docs).
• Develop and maintain relationships with Front Office and client organizations.
• Identify emerging risks in the alternative investment space.
• Lead or participate in firm-wide projects; mentor junior team members.

Skills

Credit risk

Hedge funds

Private equity

Financial analysis

Due diligence

Portfolio monitoring

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Tools

ISDA

GMRA

F&O

Prime Brokerage

Job description

Nomura in New York is seeking an experienced Vice President to lead credit risk management for Hedge Funds and Private Equity clients. You will independently manage exposures across OTC derivatives, securities financing, and prime brokerage, with a focus on maintaining prudent risk controls.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, extensive experience in alternatives, and the ability to partner with Front Office, Legal, and Operations.