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Jefferies

VP, Credit Risk Manager (Hedge Fund)

Jefferies, New York, New York, us, 10261

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We are seeking a Vice President, Credit Risk Manager within Global Counterparty Credit Risk management. This resource will be responsible for supporting the team’s counterpartyprimarycredit coverage of hedge funds, family offices, and asset managers with secondary responsibilities supporting coverage of Banks and Broker Dealers. The role will be instrumental in assisting with ongoing management and growth of the Equities (PB / OTC Derivatives), Fixed Income (Repo / Reverse Repo) and OTC FX businesses. The position requires close interaction with Equity and Fixed Income businesses, Legal, Collateral Management, and other internal groups.

Hedge fund experience is essential for successful candidate.

Primary Responsibilities :

Perform customer due diligence and financial analysis

Complete internal credit ratings models and counterparty credit reviews

Set and communicate credit exposure appetite across trading products utilizing internal exposure methodologies

Assist / oversee legal negotiations for traded products

Review and approve trading activity, including recommending margin requirements

Perform ongoing client financial, credit, and industry surveillance

Develop working relationships and coordinate efforts closely with internal front office partners and colleagues across Risk and other corporate functions

Maintain credit pipeline of potential new counterparties

Required Background / Skills :

BA or equivalent, MBA preferred

Formal credit training preferred

Proficiency in financial statement analysis

years of work experience in financial services required

Hedge Fund and Asset Manager Industry experience required

Financial and / or banking industry experience required

Experience with legal agreements including; PBAs, ISDA, MCAs, MRAs and MSLAs

Strong interest in client interaction and possess solid communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to perform well under pressure in a demanding environment

Strong Excel and modeling skills

MS Office Suite and Bloomberg proficiency

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $, - $,.

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