VP, Sponsor Finance

Job Description

• 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.

Key Responsibilities Credit 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.

Portfolio Risk Management

• 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.

Governance & Policy

• 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.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• 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.