Head of Investment Risk - Credit Products
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$300,000 - $675,000APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)
Head of Investment Risk - Credit Products
page executiveBrooklyn, NY
today
Industries
Portfolio Management and Investment AdviceInternational, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit IntermediationMiscellaneous Financial Investment Activities$300,000 - $675,000
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Overview:
In this role you will lead investment risk oversight across credit portfolios, with emphasis on structured credit, private credit, leveraged loans and high-yield investments. You will collaborate with Portfolio Managers on portfolio construction and risk positioning to steer risk-aware decisions. You will develop and apply portfolio-level risk frameworks, analytics, and models, and assess emerging risks across macro, credit, and liquidity dimensions. You will translate complex risk findings into actionable guidance for senior stakeholders, helping the firm navigate market dynamics while scaling a growing platform. Compensation / Benefits all-in compensation: $300,000 - $675,000
Responsibilities:
Lead risk oversight across credit portfolios and monitor risk positioning Partner with Portfolio Managers on portfolio construction, asset allocation, and risk positioning Identify and assess emerging portfolio, credit, market, and liquidity risks Develop and implement portfolio-level risk frameworks, analytics, and models Evaluate positions and portfolios using concentration, volatility, correlations, and other risk factors Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing to reveal vulnerabilities Develop and monitor risk indicators, thresholds, and portfolio risk metrics Monitor macroeconomic, credit, and market developments and assess portfolio impact Provide independent risk perspectives to PMs and senior stakeholders Support risk analysis for new products and complex securities Work with large datasets to identify trends and concentrations Develop and present clear risk analyses to senior management Collaborate with across investment, trading, research, technology, and control functions Manage and mentor junior risk team members
Key requirements:
10+ years of relevant investment or financial risk experience in buy-side environments Strong experience evaluating credit portfolios with structured credit exposure Knowledge of ABS, CMBS, CLOs, private credit, leveraged loans, and high-yield bonds Strong understanding of portfolio construction, asset allocation, and risk management Experience with portfolio risk analytics including stress testing, VaR, correlations, concentration analysis Ability to identify emerging risks and communicate impact to professionals and stakeholders Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities Proficiency with Python, SQL, Bloomberg, and Excel Experience presenting complex risk analysis to senior decision-makers Prior experience mentoring junior team members Bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics, risk management, or related discipline Strong communication and storytelling for senior stakeholders Collaborative, cross-functional orientation Mentorship and leadership Python SQL Bloomberg
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$300,000 - $675,000
Experience level
Manager
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Occupation
Financial Risk Specialists
Industry
Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
Posted
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