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About the Role

This is a leadership role within Credit Risk Management responsible for independently managing and monitoring exposure to a diverse portfolio of fund counterparties. The role requires strong technical expertise in hedge fund and private equity credit risk, proven stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

Review and approve credit memos, ratings and limits under delegated authority; assess creditworthiness of hedge funds and private equity funds through comprehensive analysis of fund strategy, performance attribution, liquidity profile, leverage, and manager or sponsor strength
Conduct due diligence visits and calls with HF and PE clients; analyze trading strategies, risk management frameworks, performance metrics, operational controls and governance structures to produce high-quality credit assessments
Collaborate with Front Office Risk and other risk functions to understand stress loss scenarios; perform ongoing monitoring including monthly/quarterly NAV reviews, performance attribution analysis, and proactive identification of deteriorating credit quality; review credit limit breaches and recommend appropriate credit actions when risk appetite thresholds are exceeded
Review and approve trading activity, margin requirements and structural enhancements to transactions; oversee daily trade approvals in coordination with other risk teams and establish appropriate margining requirements
Define credit terms and covenants for legal documentation including Prime Brokerage agreements, ISDA/CSA, GMRA, and negotiate legal documentation while maintaining thorough understanding of associated covenants
Maintain close communication with HF and PE team leads globally and monitor international risk developments; present comprehensive Americas portfolio risk summaries at global risk review calls and regional/global risk committees
Establish and maintain constructive relationships with Front Office, Market Risk, Legal, Operations, Compliance and Finance; oversee client engagement and credit standards in coordination with key firmwide stakeholders
Support enhancement of specialized data analytics and portfolio monitoring tools; lead or participate in firmwide projects such as credit policy development, system implementations, and regulatory

Requirements

12+ years of relevant experience in managing credit risk to Hedge Funds and/or Private Equity Funds at a major financial institution, with proven team management experience including application of delegated approval authority
Deep understanding of alternative investment strategies and well-versed in leading client due diligence meetings; experience in both hedge funds and private equity transactions/structures strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of all major derivative instruments and Prime Brokerage products/services with full understanding of their respective risk characteristics; thorough understanding of master trading documentation (ISDA, CSA, GMRA, F&O, Prime Brokerage agreements)
Strong quantitative skills with ability to interpret complex risk metrics for informed credit decision-making; comprehensive understanding of portfolio trade risks and credit risk frameworks
Proven ability to lead, develop and mentor analysts in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with ability to prioritize and complete tasks according to project needs
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage effectively with Sales teams, Front Office, and external clients at all levels; strong negotiation and consensus-building abilities
Experience working closely with various business partners such as sales/trading, market risk, legal, operations and client integration; demonstrated business and project management acumen with executive presence

Skills

Credit risk management
Hedge fund analysis
Private equity analysis
Stakeholder management
Team leadership
Derivative instruments
Prime Brokerage products
Master trading documentation (ISDA, CSA, GMRA, F&O, Prime Brokerage agreements)
Quantitative skills
Portfolio trade risks
Credit risk frameworks
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Negotiation skills
Consensus-building
Business acumen
Project management

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Executive Director
12+ years of relevant experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field required; advanced degree

Salary/Compensations

$220,000 - $260,000 annually

Benefits

Sign-on bonus
Restricted stock units
Discretionary awards
Eligibility for commissions
Full range of medical benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits
401(k) eligibility
Various paid time off benefits (vacation, sick time, parental leave)

About the Company

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions.
Connects markets East & West, servicing clients through Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale divisions.
Founded in 1925, built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership.
Nomura's benefits rank #1 amongst competitors.

Equal Opportunity

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer