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VP - LevFin Credit Risk

New York, New York Permanent $160,000 - $240,000 per year View Job Description
The LevFin Credit Officer will be responsible for evaluating, approving, and monitoring credit exposure across sponsor-backed and non-investment grade transactions. This role sits at the center of deal execution and portfolio oversight, partnering closely with origination, underwriting, and portfolio management teams to ensure disciplined risk-taking aligned with firm-wide standards.
  • Lead credit risk for complex leveraged finance transactions
  • High-impact role partnering with senior deal teams

About Our Client

Large European bank.

Job Description

  • Independently assess credit risk for leveraged loans, revolvers, and related structures across new and amended transactions
  • Lead detailed financial analysis including cash flow modeling, leverage and coverage metrics, liquidity assessments, and downside scenarios
  • Review sponsor dynamics, capital structures, intercreditor arrangements, and legal documentation
  • Prepare and present credit memos and risk recommendations to senior risk committees
  • Act as a thought partner to deal teams, balancing commercial objectives with prudent risk management
  • Monitor assigned portfolio credits, identify emerging risks, and recommend proactive risk mitigation strategies
  • Support internal reviews, stress testing, and portfolio-level analysis
  • Mentor and review work product of junior team members

The Successful Applicant

  • 6-10+ years of experience in leveraged finance credit risk, credit underwriting, or related roles
  • Strong understanding of leveraged lending structures, documentation, and sponsor-backed transactions
  • Advanced financial statement analysis and cash flow modeling skills
  • Proven ability to exercise sound judgment under tight timelines
  • Confident communicator with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
  • Detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and comfortable operating independently
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $240,000 USD annually.
Contact
Lauren Van Manen
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6993910

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-042026-6993910

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