Vice President Credit Officer, Financial Institutions

Vice President Credit Officer, Financial Institutions

About the Company

A leading global financial institution with a diverse financial institutions portfolio across the Americas.

Industry
Banking

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a VP Credit Officer for Financial Institutions in North America and Latin America. This role is pivotal within the Risk Management function, with a focus on a diverse portfolio that includes commercial banks, broker-dealers, insurance companies, CCPs, mortgage originators, and mortgage REITs. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting in-depth credit risk analysis, assigning internal credit ratings and limits, and monitoring exposure. This position requires the ability to approve daily trade requests across a range of products, analyze complex transactions, and present credit risk recommendations to senior committees. The VP Credit Officer will also be involved in structuring trading terms, negotiating credit terms for legal documentation, and leading counterparty due diligence. Applicants for the VP Credit Officer role at the company should have a strong background in FIG credit risk, with a particular emphasis on traded products and insurance sector experience. The role demands a professional with a proven track record in leading counterparty due diligence and negotiating complex legal documentation. The ideal candidate will be adept at monitoring regulatory and industry developments, as well as leading global risk change initiatives. Mentoring junior team members and contributing to team-level knowledge sharing is also a key aspect of the position. A deep understanding of credit risk management, the ability to work independently, and a proactive approach to risk management are essential.

Functions

• Finance