Vice President – Leveraged Finance, Credit Underwriting

Citi

. Lead or oversee underwriting for leveraged finance transactions, including LBOs and non‑sponsor corporates .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $129,840 - $194,760 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead or oversee underwriting for leveraged finance transactions, including LBOs and non‑sponsor corporates
Review and challenge enterprise valuation models, operating forecasts, and financing structures
Prepare and present credit approvals, articulating risks, mitigants, and key assumptions to senior Business and Risk stakeholders
Oversee periodic credit reviews, covenant compliance, and ongoing portfolio monitoring
Identify emerging risks, market trends, and early warning signals across the leveraged lending portfolio
Contribute to portfolio‑level analyses and materials for senior management and governance forums
Partner daily with Debt Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Risk, and Legal
Ensure transactions are structured and documented in line with internal standards and regulatory expectations
Support global leveraged lending initiatives and governance enhancements
Provide guidance and oversight to Analysts and Associates, including coordination with offshore teams
Mentor junior team members and support development of leveraged finance credit skills
Act as a thought partner in refining underwriting standards and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–8 years of leveraged lending or credit underwriting experience within a bank, investment bank, or credit platform
Strong experience underwriting leveraged transactions, including sponsor‑backed deals
Advanced ability to analyze financial statements, cash flows, leverage, and capital structures
Proven ability to exercise sound credit judgment and clearly articulate risk/reward trade‑offs
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Prior experience working in a regulated banking environment
Exposure to capital markets execution or portfolio‑level credit management
MBA, MSc, or similar advanced degree a plus, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
planned time off (vacation)
unplanned time off (sick leave)
paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

leveraged financecredit underwritingfinancial statement analysiscash flow analysiscapital structure analysisrisk assessmentportfolio managementvaluation modelscovenant compliancecredit judgment

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsmentoringleadershipanalytical thinkingcollaborationpresentation skillsproblem-solvingteam coordinationthought partnership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in EconomicsMBAMSc