VP - EMEA Credit Risk Lead - Hedge Funds
Role Overview
This position sits within a specialist credit risk function focused on hedge funds and real money funds across the EMEA region. The role centres on evaluating new counter-parties, managing credit exposures, and ensuring disciplined portfolio oversight aligned with defined risk appetite.
The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening underwriting standards, enhancing efficiency, and partnering closely with internal stakeholders across geographies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead due diligence discussions and perform detailed credit assessments of hedge funds and real money funds.
- Underwrite and onboard new counter-parties in line with internal risk frameworks.
- Monitor portfolio exposures against established limits, triggers, and stress scenarios.
- Review and approve credit decisions within delegated authority.
- Ensure adherence to credit risk appetite and escalate material concerns where appropriate.
- Contribute to the ongoing refinement of underwriting practices and risk evaluation processes.
- Collaborate with business teams and regional counterparts to support client coverage and risk management objectives.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in counter-party risk management, particularly with hedge funds and real money funds.
- Strong expertise in due diligence, credit analysis, and on-boarding processes.
- Solid understanding of financial products and the key drivers of credit risk exposure.
- Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with both clients and senior internal stakeholders.
- Experience negotiating legal documentation such as ISDA/CSA, GMRA, and GMSLA agreements.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of balancing independent work with collaborative teamwork.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline; advanced degrees are advantageous.
- Professional certifications such as CFA or FRM are preferred.
- Good working knowledge of risk measurement, reporting, and modelling techniques.
- Familiarity with financial analysis tools and risk management systems.
- Understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks governing credit and counter-party risk.
About the Organisation
This is an opportunity to join a global, forward-thinking banking institution with a long-standing international presence. The organisation is known for its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and responsible growth, offering employees the chance to contribute to meaningful outcomes across markets and communities.
What's on Offer
- Competitive total compensation aligned with market standards.
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, well-being, and financial security.
- Generous leave policies, including annual leave and extended family-related provisions.
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
- An inclusive working culture that values diversity, collaboration, and individual contribution.
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