Job Description

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Job Description

Responsible for all aspects of the underwriting and credit management of Hedge Funds (HF) for the Global Markets business inclusive of trade approvals, internal credit ratings and limit management. This is a high-volume and fast-moving portfolio that utilizes a risk-based approach to drive revenue while maintaining appropriate credit risk disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Credit analysis: Participate in initial and ongoing due diligence of HFs. Perform quantitative and qualitative credit assessment, setting internal ratings and recommending credit limits
• Initial margin calculation: Determine initial margin (IM) and evaluate transactional risks associated with OTC and exchange traded derivatives, securities financing and structured trades
• Trade approval: Hold delegated approval authority to approve trading floor request (OTC derivatives) or to make recommendations to higher authority levels.
• Relationship management: Build strong working relationship with external HF clients, internal business partners including Sales, Structuring & Trading, Risk counterparts, Legal and Audit Function
• Risk monitoring: Undertake regular exposure analysis including internal stress testing and IM back testing. Monitoring of performance and AUM flow data received from HFs
• Trading documentation: Liaise with Legal and client in negotiating ISDA, CSA, GMRA etc.
• Portfolio reviews: Preparation of portfolio reports and reviews, including analysis of OTC and F&O exposures, any counterparties of concern and other pertinent risk issues.
• Candidate will be responsible for underwriting credit lines to support hedge fund client traded products.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in counterparty credit risk, market risk, or credit underwriting related activities within a financial institution or regulated fund environment,
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• General knowledge of Hedge Funds, their strategies and financial derivatives.
• Candidate will have significant exposure to Global Markets personnel including Trading / Financing / Structuring / Sales, as well various support partners.
• Candidate must be comfortable working on transactions in a fast-paced capital markets/trading environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, consistently meet deadlines, and demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Masters Degree
• CFA Charter Holder

Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Client Management
• Decision Making
• Underwriting
• Credit Documentation Requirements
• Critical Thinking
• Portfolio Management
• Problem Solving
• Written Communications
• Financial Analysis
• Negotiation

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

Pay Transparency details

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Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$60,800.00 - $110,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.