Director, Private Credit Portfolio Management
3 days ago
New York
Job Description Director, Portfolio Oversight Position Overview: A leading financial services firm is seeking a Director to join its Portfolio Oversight team based in New York. This team plays a critical role in monitoring and managing the firm's investments across private credit and structured credit strategies. Reporting to the Chief Credit Officer, the group is responsible for identifying credit trends, assessing risk, and collaborating with deal teams to implement proactive portfolio strategies. The Director will lead the evaluation of portfolio exposures across multiple business lines. Responsibilities include conducting quarterly reviews, recommending risk ratings, analyzing financial and valuation data, monitoring covenant compliance, and preparing internal reporting materials. The role also involves close collaboration with origination and underwriting teams to assess company performance and support strategic portfolio initiatives such as data enhancement, reporting improvements, and policy development. Key Responsibilities: • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and escalate underperforming assets to senior leadership., • Analyze financials, industry trends, and business performance to assess credit health., • Develop and maintain financial models and sensitivity analyses., • Evaluate valuation methodologies and challenge assumptions where appropriate., • Recommend changes to internal risk ratings, reserves, and accrual statuses., • Review and assess amendment, waiver, and collateral modification requests., • Prepare and present materials for internal credit and portfolio reviews., • Maintain active dialogue with investment teams and portfolio company management., • Contribute to strategic reporting and presentations for senior leadership., • Mentor junior team members and contribute to broader portfolio strategy discussions., • 10+ years of experience in credit underwriting, portfolio management, or credit review at a bank, investment firm, or direct lending platform., • Strong background in various credit instruments including senior secured, mezzanine, asset-based, and structured credit., • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (MBA, CFA) preferred., • Formal credit training is a plus., • Experience in growth, municipal, or distressed lending is advantageous., • Deep understanding of credit documentation and legal frameworks., • Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and accounting skills., • Strong communication, analytical, and organizational abilities., • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint., • Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines., • Self-motivated, collaborative, and detail-oriented.Company DescriptionOperating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry. By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals. We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places. From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.\r\n\r\nBy breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.\r\n\r\nWe work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.\r\n\r\nFrom our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.