What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Credit Officer - Corporate Finance position at Phyton Talent Advisors?
- Client: Global Investment Bank
- Location: NYC - 4 days onsite
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Credit Risk professional to join a leading financial institution’s Credit Risk team, focused on Corporate and Leveraged Lending transactions, including LBO financings. This role sits within a second line of defense function and will be responsible for credit assessment, approval, and ongoing monitoring of a diverse portfolio of corporate and financial sponsor-backed exposures.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed credit analysis across Corporate and Leveraged Finance transactions, including LBOs
- Assess obligor creditworthiness, including historical performance, financial metrics, and key risk drivers
- Provide credit approvals or recommendations, with clear documentation for internal decision-making committees
- Validate internal risk ratings, loss given default (LGD) assumptions, and other regulatory credit parameters
- Monitor portfolio credit quality, including quarterly reviews and early identification of deteriorating exposures
- Participate in watchlist processes and ongoing risk discussions
- Track and evaluate credit and market trends across bank and capital markets
- Partner with Portfolio Management and Governance teams on internal reporting and regulatory deliverables
- Contribute to credit policy development and broader risk appetite frameworks
- Support evaluation of new business initiatives, including financing and hedging strategies
Profile & Experience
- 7 years of experience in credit risk within financial services
- Strong experience in Corporate Credit and Leveraged Finance, including LBO transactions
- Deep understanding of financial sponsor-backed transactions and associated credit risks
- Familiarity with U.S. market dynamics and regulatory frameworks
- Proven ability to analyze complex transactions and make sound credit decisions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and independent decision-making capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills across business, legal, and compliance teams
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000