Senior Credit Risk Officer – Hedge Funds & Private Equity

Job Description

Citi is looking for a Senior Credit Risk Officer specializing in alternative investment counterparties — including Hedge Funds and Private Equity — to join its Institutional Credit Management (ICM) team as a senior member of the global underwriting function. In this role, you will assess and manage counterparty credit risk across a sophisticated product suite spanning Prime Brokerage, Futures and Clearing, OTC, and Structured Lending, sitting at the intersection of risk oversight and front-line business partnership. Your work will directly shape Citi's risk positioning across alternative investment clients, driving global consistency and best-in-class credit standards.

Job Responsibility

Evaluate counterparty credit risk across a complex portfolio of alternative investment clients, including Hedge Funds, Private Equity firms, and Business Development Companies (BDCs), covering the full range of products from Prime Brokerage to Structured Lending
Lead credit underwriting decisions for sophisticated financing structures, including subscription credit facilities, Fund Financing, OTC, ensuring rigorous risk/return assessment on every transaction
Assess and monitor portfolio risk on an ongoing basis, identifying emerging exposures and ensuring timely escalation and remediation in line with credit risk standards
Provide well-reasoned, balanced risk assessments on new and existing client relationships, clearly articulating trade-offs between risk and return to senior stakeholders and independent risk partners
Build and maintain strong relationships with key alternative investment clients, internal business partners, and Second Line of Defense risk teams to ensure aligned and responsive credit oversight
Drive global consistency in underwriting standards and credit monitoring practices, collaborating with regional peers to embed and scale best practices across the platform
Interpret local market conditions, regulatory frameworks, and competitive dynamics to inform nuanced credit decisions across jurisdictions

Requirements

8 or more years of credit experience within financial services, gained across Banking, Trading, Structuring, or Credit Risk Management, with a clear focus on counterparty credit risk for alternative investment managers
Deep expertise in alternative investment counterparties — specifically Hedge Funds and Private Equity — with the ability to assess complex fund structures, financing arrangements, and associated risk profiles
Hands-on underwriting experience across multiple product types, including Prime Brokerage, Structured Lending, Fund Financing, and FX
Strong command of capital markets products and complex financing structures, enabling independent and well-informed credit judgement
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline
Ability to make clear, well-supported decisions under pressure and within tight timelines, demonstrating consistent integrity and sound professional ethics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex risk analysis persuasively to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and external clients

Nice to have

Postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA, CFA, or CPA, demonstrating advanced financial expertise and analytical rigor
Formal credit training from a recognized banking or financial institution
Familiarity with local market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and competitive positioning within the alternatives space
Underwriting experience spanning various products (e.g. subscription call facilities, Hedge Fund, Private Equity, Fund Financing, FX, Derivatives, Prime Brokerage, and structured lending)

What we offer

Hybrid working model — 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely
Access to global peers and cross-regional partnerships
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities, including access to formal training programs and industry credentials support
Competitive compensation and financial wellbeing benefits
Wellbeing and work-life balance support, including employee assistance programs and family support provisions
A culture that values integrity, inclusion, and the kind of independent thinking that drives better risk outcomes
medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Citi - All Job Offers

Select Country

Senior Credit Risk Officer – Hedge Funds & Private Equity - SVP

Job Description

Job Responsibility

Requirements

Nice to have

What we offer

Looking for more opportunities?

Senior Credit Risk Officer – Hedge Funds & Private Equity - SVP

Escalation Team - Advisor Transmission

B1 Licensed Engineer

Senior Android Developer - Trailering

Pharmacy Technician

B1 Licensed Engineer

Senior Android Developer - Trailering Application

Pharmacy Technician

Quality Control Manager

Our AI answers in your language