AVP, Hedge Fund Credit Risk

This role is ideal for someone currently at the Associate or AVP level who has hands‑on experience assessing fund structures, analyzing trading counterparties, and working closely with front office teams. The position offers meaningful ownership, cross‑asset exposure, and the ability to influence risk decisions across a fast‑moving business.

Client Details

A global financial institution is seeking an AVP to join its Credit Risk team, focusing on hedge fund counterparty risk and broker‑dealer credit exposures.

Description

• Conduct credit due diligence on hedge funds, asset managers, broker‑dealers, and other institutional counterparties.
• Evaluate financials, performance, liquidity, strategy complexity, leverage, and structural risks.
• Review and challenge counterparty onboarding proposals, credit limits, margin frameworks, and risk ratings.
• Partner closely with prime brokerage, FICC, equities, and trading desks to understand exposure drivers and transaction structures.
• Monitor ongoing creditworthiness, including stress testing, scenario analysis, and exposure trend reviews.
• Prepare clear written recommendations for credit committees and senior risk leadership.
• Identify early warning indicators and escalate material credit concerns promptly.
• Contribute to policy enhancements, risk methodology projects, and process improvements.

Profile

• 4-8+ years of credit risk experience within a bank, broker‑dealer, prime brokerage, asset manager, or similar financial institution.
• Strong understanding of hedge fund strategies, financing structures, margining, and collateral practices.
• Familiarity with broker‑dealer regulatory frameworks and capital/liquidity considerations.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Comfort interacting with senior stakeholders and challenging assumptions when necessary.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to produce concise, decision‑ready credit memos.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees or certifications (CFA/FRM) are a plus.

Job Offer

$115,000-$165,000 (depending on experience)

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