VP, Sponsor Finance

The Vice President, Sponsor Finance Credit Risk Officer to oversee credit risk management for a portfolio of private equity-backed leveraged financings. This leader will play a critical role in evaluating new transactions, managing ongoing credit performance, and ensuring high‑quality underwriting standards in a fast-paced, deal-centric environment.

Client Details

Large global bank located in Midtown.

Description

• Lead credit assessments for new leveraged finance transactions, including LBOs, add-on acquisitions, recapitalizations, and refinancings.
• Analyze borrower financial performance, business models, sponsor strength, and market positioning.
• Build and review financial models, sensitivity cases, and downside scenarios.
• Present detailed credit recommendations to senior credit committees.

• Oversee ongoing credit monitoring, including quarterly reviews, covenant compliance, and internal risk ratings.
• Identify early warning indicators and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with relationship managers and portfolio management teams on restructurings, waivers, and amendments.

• Ensure alignment with firmwide credit policies and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to evolving credit frameworks, risk appetite definitions, and process enhancements.
• Maintain high-quality documentation to support audit and regulatory examinations.

• Work closely with sponsor finance originators, capital markets, legal, and operations teams throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for sponsor-backed credit risk.
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior underwriting and risk staff.

Profile

• 7-12+ years of credit risk, underwriting, or leveraged finance experience within banking or private debt.
• Strong understanding of sponsor-backed transactions, capital structures, and leveraged finance market dynamics.
• Advanced financial analysis and modeling capabilities.
• Proven ability to make independent, well‑supported credit decisions in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior audiences.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, CFA, or other relevant credentials preferred.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary ranging from $145,000 to $185,000 USD.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

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