Vice President, Credit Officer, Financial Institutions

The Company is seeking a Vice President-level Credit Officer to oversee credit risk across a diverse financial institutions portfolio in North America and Latin America. Responsibilities include conducting quantitative and qualitative credit analysis, assigning internal ratings and limits, monitoring exposures, and approving daily trades across derivatives, repo, securities lending, and mortgage-backed securities. The role also involves analyzing complex transactions and presenting recommendations to senior risk committees. The Credit Officer will structure trading terms, negotiate credit provisions in legal documentation, lead counterparty due diligence and portfolio reviews, monitor market and regulatory developments, and contribute to risk initiatives while mentoring junior colleagues. Candidates should bring substantial financial institutions credit risk experience, strong knowledge of traded products, and experience with the insurance sector. The role requires expertise in counterparty analysis, credit ratings and limits, complex transaction assessment, and negotiating financial legal documentation. Strong communication and judgment are essential for presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders and coordinating across risk and business teams. Experience leading due diligence, portfolio reviews, and cross-functional initiatives is also expected.