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VP, Private Equity Credit Risk

New York, New York Permanent $150,000 - $200,000 per year View Job Description
The Vice President, Private Equity Credit Risk oversees credit risk assessment and portfolio monitoring for private market counterparties, including private credit funds, BDCs, asset managers and registered funds. The role focuses on underwriting, exposure management, covenant oversight and ongoing risk surveillance across complex fund and investment structures.
  • Senior ownership of private market credit risk portfolios
  • High exposure to private credit, BDCs and fund structures

About Our Client

Large bank located in Midtown.

Job Description

Credit Risk Assessment & Underwriting

  • Conduct in‑depth credit analysis of private equity and private credit platforms, including fund‑level and manager‑level risk.
  • Evaluate investment strategies, leverage, liquidity, capital structures and governance frameworks.
  • Review and approve credit limits, financing terms and risk ratings in line with internal risk appetite.
  • Prepare detailed credit memoranda and recommendations for senior risk committees.



Portfolio Monitoring & Risk Management

  • Perform ongoing surveillance of approved counterparties, including NAV trends, portfolio performance and concentration risk.
  • Monitor covenant compliance, reporting obligations and key risk indicators.
  • Identify emerging risks and recommend mitigation actions, including exposure adjustments or enhanced monitoring.
  • Assess market and idiosyncratic risks impacting private credit portfolios and fund vehicles.



Fund Structures & Products

  • Assess credit risk across a range of structures, including private credit funds, BDCs, managed accounts and registered fund vehicles.
  • Review legal structures, investor bases, liquidity terms and structural protections.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders on new product approvals, fund financing and strategic initiatives.



Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Act as a trusted risk partner to investment, financing, legal and portfolio management teams.
  • Provide clear, balanced risk guidance while supporting business growth objectives.
  • Contribute to policy development, process enhancements and risk framework improvements.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline.
  • Typically 8-12+ years of experience in credit risk, private equity, private credit or fund finance.
  • Strong knowledge of private market investment strategies, fund structures and leverage.
  • Experience with BDCs, asset managers and registered fund vehicles preferred.
  • Excellent analytical, judgement and problem‑solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, judgement‑driven environments.

What's on Offer

  • $150,000 - $200,000 base salary.
Contact
Lauren VanManen
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6997108

Job summary

Function
CFO & Financial Management
Subsector
CFO & Financial Management Subsector
Industry
Financial Services
Location
New York
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren VanManen
Job reference
JN-042026-6997108

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