Vice President, Credit Administration & Risk Control

New York, New York Permanent $135,000 - $165,000 per year View Job Description
The Vice President, Credit Documentation & Loan Operations oversees credit documentation, collateral control, credit risk monitoring and loan agency activities for bilateral and syndicated lending. The role ensures compliance with approved credit terms, regulatory standards and internal policies, manages operational risk, leads team performance, and supports reporting, governance and process improvement initiatives.
  • Senior leadership role overseeing complex corporate credit operations
  • High exposure to risk, controls, and loan agency governance

About Our Client

International bank located in Midtown.

Job Description

Leadership & Oversight

  • Lead, coach and develop the credit administration team, ensuring consistent delivery of high‑quality operational support.
  • Support talent development, coverage planning and succession across credit operations.
  • Champion service excellence, process efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.



Bilateral Lending

  • Oversee issuance of facility letters and review of complex, non‑standard credit and security documentation prepared by external counsel.
  • Ensure all executed documentation is complete, enforceable and aligned with approved credit decisions prior to facility activation.
  • Proactively identify, escalate and resolve documentation and risk issues, obtaining appropriate approvals where required.
  • Apply strong product expertise across real estate, construction, project finance and trade‑related lending.
  • Maintain governance over safe custody of original legal documentation and accuracy of collateral management systems.



Syndicated Lending & Loan Agency

  • Lead loan agency activities, acting as a key point of coordination for borrowers, lenders and internal stakeholders.
  • Oversee administrative processes supporting syndicated facilities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agreed terms.
  • Manage operational and documentation risks to minimise commercial, legal and reputational exposure.
  • Provide guidance on complex deal mechanics in a highly visible, stakeholder‑facing role.



Credit Risk, Reporting & Operational Risk

  • Oversee ongoing credit risk monitoring, including covenant compliance, collateral expiries, valuations, insurance and annual reviews.
  • Review and prepare monthly exposure, limit and regulatory reporting related to loan portfolios.
  • Conduct and oversee independent risk and control self‑assessments and broader operational risk activities.
  • Maintain and update standard operating procedures in line with internal policies and regulatory expectations.
  • Provide management coverage and support across broader operations activities as required.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Banking, Risk Management or a related field.
  • Approximately 10-15 years of experience in credit administration, loan operations or loan agency within a corporate or wholesale banking environment.
  • Proven people leadership experience managing sizeable operational teams.
  • Strong risk mindset with exceptional attention to detail and governance standards.
  • Demonstrated analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $165,000 annually.
Contact
Lauren Van Manen
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7002669

Job summary

Function
Operational & General Management
Subsector
Operational & General Management Subsector
Industry
Financial Services
Location
New York
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Van Manen
Job reference
JN-042026-7002669

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