Counterparty Credit Risk - Private Equity (Senior Vice President)

Role Overview

The Private Equity Credit Portfolio Manager (SVP) is responsible for underwriting, monitoring, and managing counterparty credit exposure across a complex Alternatives portfolio. The role requires deep technical expertise in hedge fund business models, capital markets products, and risk mitigation techniques, alongside the ability to make sound decisions in dynamic market environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Credit Underwriting & Risk Judgment
• Assess transaction-level and portfolio-level risk across a wide range of hedge fund strategies and financing structures
• Lead or review underwriting for complex exposures, ensuring alignment with risk appetite and policy
• Apply rigorous risk analysis across Prime Brokerage, repo, derivatives, fund financing, and structured lending
• Portfolio Management & Monitoring
• Own ongoing monitoring of a hedge fund and alternatives counterparty portfolio
• Identify emerging risks, liquidity pressures, and concentration issues; escalate proactively
• Evaluate stress scenarios, market dislocations, and idiosyncratic counterparty events
• Stakeholder & Client Partnership
• Act as a senior risk partner to Front Office, product teams, and Independent Risk (2LoD)
• Participate in key client discussions related to risk framework, limits, and exposure
• Provide balanced, well-reasoned views on risk/return trade-offs to support business objectives
• Governance & Best Practices
• Contribute to global underwriting consistency and portfolio governance standards
• Support senior risk committees, portfolio reviews, and regulatory interactions
• Apply a strong controls mindset and ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory expectations

Experience & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in counterparty credit, credit risk management, structuring, or underwriting within a major financial institution
• Deep expertise covering Private Equity and alternative investment counterparties
• Strong understanding of capital markets products, including Prime Brokerage, derivatives, repo, and structured financing
• Proven ability to exercise independent credit judgment under time pressure
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience covering Private Equity, BDCs, or other alternative investment vehicles
• Exposure to subscription finance or fund-level lending structures
• Advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (CFA, CPA) a plus, but not required
• Formal credit training advantageous