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VP, Sponsor Finance

$145k - $185k
Full-time

  • Lead credit risk decisions for a dynamic sponsor finance portfolio
  • High-impact role with visibility to senior leadership

About Our Client

Large global bank located in Midtown.

Job Description

Key ResponsibilitiesCredit Underwriting & Approval

  • 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.

Portfolio Risk Management

  • 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.

Governance & Policy

  • 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.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

  • 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.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications

  • 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.

What's on 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.

Contact

Lauren VanManen

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