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Head of Counterparty Credit Risk

New York Permanent $230,000 - $350,000 per year View Job Description
The Head of Traded Credit Risk / Counterparty Credit Risk is responsible for overseeing and managing the credit risk associated with traded products, including derivatives, repos, swaps, and total return swaps. This role ensures that the firm maintains a robust risk framework while optimizing risk-adjusted returns.
  • Shape deals and risk in real time with traders
  • Influence high-stakes trades and credit decisions.

About Our Client

My client is a corporate and investment bank located in New York.

Job Description



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the assessment, monitoring, and management of counterparty credit risk across traded products.
  • Develop and implement risk policies, frameworks, and strategies to mitigate exposure.
  • Oversee credit risk analysis for derivatives, repos, swaps, total return swaps, and other structured products.
  • Collaborate with trading, risk management, and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Conduct stress testing, scenario analysis, and portfolio risk assessments.
  • Engage with senior stakeholders to provide insights and recommendations on risk exposure.
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal risk governance frameworks.
  • Lead a team of risk professionals, fostering a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement.



The Successful Applicant



Qualifications & Experience

  • Extensive experience in traded credit risk and counterparty risk management.
  • Strong knowledge of derivatives, repos, swaps, total return swaps, and structured finance products.
  • Proven leadership experience at an Executive Director level or equivalent.
  • Expertise in risk modeling, stress testing, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

What's on Offer

$225,000 - $350,000 base salary.

Contact
Lauren Van Manen
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JN-052025-6754362

Job summary

Function
CFO & Financial Management
Subsector
CFO & Financial Management Subsector
Industry
Financial Services
Location
New York
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Van Manen
Job reference
JN-052025-6754362
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