Risk Management – Credit Risk Executive Director – Public Finance

Risk Management – Credit Risk Executive Director – Public Finance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or quantitative discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Investment Banking, Public Finance, Capital Markets, Credit or similar experience
• Leadership and people management experience with a strong interest in developing skills and capabilities
• Strong analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of accounting and finance
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication and influence skills
• Ability to work under time pressure and on multiple tasks/transactions concurrently

Responsibilities

• Execute decision-making on granting credit to municipalities, not-for-profit entities, North American Governments and various Multilateral Development Banks; products include traditional credit products, derivatives, repos, securities trading, other trading activities, custody, and treasury services.
• Ensure a cohesive and comprehensive approach to credit ratings, risk assessment, clients, industry sub-sectors and policies.
• Provide credit expertise in structuring traditional credit products, custody and derivative transactions; establish credit terms regarding collateral, early termination triggers, security, financial covenants, etc.
• Discuss and prepare credit analyses and lead negotiation and finalization of documentation.
• Manage a team of professionals and provide guidance, feedback, skill development and workflow management.
• Engage in strategic collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment across organizational goals.
• Partner with business teams, legal, as well as other risk areas to ensure client needs are understood and credit exposures are accurately assessed.
• Keep abreast of changing legislation, governmental actions, and economic trends that impact the various North American Government, Multilateral, Municipal, and Not-For-Profit sectors and clients.
• Remain current on all aspects of the client credit relationship, including total exposure, compliance, regulatory issues, potential problems, and industry headwinds.
• Oversee client annual reviews and periodic risk and industry reviews as well as special projects as requested by senior management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Public Finance sectors and knowledge of traditional credit products, derivatives, and other capital market products
• An innovative mindset and openness to embracing new technologies and constant transformation.