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

Single PositionExplore a Career With UsView All JobsHybridSenior Credit Risk Officer – Hedge Funds & Private Equity - SVPNEW YORK, New York, United States of AmericaApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob ID25908071Date posted10/20/2025DepartmentRisk ManagementJob DescriptionCiti 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. ResponsibilitiesEvaluate 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.Required Qualifications & Skills8 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.Beneficial Skills & QualificationsPostgraduate 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...