Hedge Funds Credit Analyst, Vice President

My client is an international financial services company seeking a Hedge Funds Credit Analyst at the VP-level.

This position will supply coverage for Hedge Funds and various sectors such as Banks, Broker Dealers, Asset Managers, Insurance Companies, etc. This is a first line credit role.

Responsibilities

• Perform credit analyses on hedge fund, asset managers, insurance companies and banks with emphasis on investment strategy, asset quality, leverage, liquidity, historical performance, portfolio exposures and risk control framework

• Evaluate derivatives and securities financing transactions across client base working closely with derivatives marketers, relationship managers, risk management, credit department and legal to mitigate risk

• Support negotiation of master agreements, identify policy exceptions and provide ongoing monitoring for termination events

• Approve initial margin requirements

• Provide continuous credit monitoring of assigned portfolio, ensure accuracy of assigned risk ratings and escalate any deterioration in credit quality to management

• Maintain open relationship with customers via due diligence meetings and periodic updates on performance

This position is based in NYC and is hybrid.