VP - LevFin Credit Risk

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.

Client Details

Large European bank.

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

Profile

• 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

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $240,000 USD annually.

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