Bank Of America Credit Analyst III/Hedge Funds - Global Markets 

United States, New York, New York 

948099853

Responsibilities:

• Credit analysis: Participate in initial and ongoing due diligence of HFs. Perform quantitative and qualitative credit assessment, setting internal ratings and recommending credit limits
• Initial margin calculation: Determine initial margin (IM) and evaluate transactional risks associated with OTC and exchange traded derivatives, securities financing and structured trades
• Trade approval: Hold delegated approval authority to approve trading floor request (OTC derivatives) or to make recommendations to higher authority levels.
• Relationship management: Build strong working relationship with external HF clients, internal business partners including Sales, Structuring & Trading, Risk counterparts, Legal and Audit Function
• Risk monitoring: Undertake regular exposure analysis including internal stress testing and IM back testing. Monitoring of performance and AUM flow data received from HFs
• Trading documentation: Liaise with Legal and client in negotiating ISDA, CSA, GMRA etc.
• Portfolio reviews: Preparation of portfolio reports and reviews, including analysis of OTC and F&O exposures, any counterparties of concern and other pertinent risk issues.
• Candidate will be responsible for underwriting credit lines to support hedge fund client traded products.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of prior hedge fund (Reg Fund or Financial Institution) risk management and/or hedge fund due diligence experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• General knowledge of Hedge Funds, their strategies and financial derivatives.
• Candidate will have significant exposure to Global Markets personnel including Trading / Structuring / Sales, as well various support partners.
• Candidate must be comfortable working on transactions in a fast-paced capital markets/trading environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, consistently meet deadlines, and demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Masters Degree
• CFA Charter Holder

Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Client Management
• Decision Making
• Underwriting
• Credit Documentation Requirements
• Critical Thinking
• Portfolio Management
• Problem Solving
• Written Communications
• Financial Analysis
• Negotiation

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

1st shift (United States of America)