USA Director, Credit Risk - Santander Bank : Job Details

Apply Req ID: Req1395007 Date posted 12/18/2024

USA Director, Credit Risk

Country: United States of America

Responsibilities

* Responsible for evaluating quantitative and qualitative analysis of counterparty risk

* Participate in due diligence efforts and managing counterparty credit risk to a global portfolio of Hedge Funds, Mortgage Originators, Financial Institutions, Asset Managers, and Private Equity Funds

* Prepare and approve client reviews, credit facilities, specific transactions, and exceptions within delegated credit authority

* Conduct ad hoc portfolio risk analysis of market and events and assess impact on counterparts

* Review new and significant businesses or transactions to ensure proper risk controls

* Development the risk infrastructure for new businesses and contributing to the improvement of risk systems and tools

* Negotiation of documentation, including MRA, MSFTA and FCM

* Collaborate with Operations and Margin Group to resolve credit-exposure related matters

* Monitor counterparty credit exposure and credit utilization

* Ensure the accuracy of key risk measurements

* Maintain Credit Risk Policies and Procedures

Qualifications

* Significant risk/risk-related counterparty credit work experience in banking/financial institutions with expertise in Commercial and Residential Mortgage Originators, alternative funds (hedge funds, private equity and Institutional family office)

* 15+ years of experience in financial services and risk management required

* Strong understanding of the Repo Market and MBS markets

* Sound knowledge and understanding of Capital Markets, derivative products, structured lending and PFE calculation

* Strong understanding of a broad range of financial instruments/asset classes in particular treasuries, MBS, ABS, loans, cleared derivatives and structured products

* Proven ability to provide strong analysis of risk/return trade-offs associated with transactions and counterparts

* Advanced knowledge in risk identification, risk assessment, controls development and reporting

* Developing relationships with key stakeholders within the Broker and across the Bank

* Knowledge and familiarity with SQL and VBA a plus

* Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Base Pay Range

Minimum:

$142,500.00 USD

Maximum:

$250,000.00 USD

Primary Location: New York, NY, Madison Ave Corp

Other Locations: New York-New York

Organization: Santander US Capital Markets LLC

Salary: $123,750 - $220,000/year