VP, Sponsor Finance
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6939519
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