VP, Sponsor Finance

Lead credit risk decisions for a dynamic sponsor finance portfolio High-impact role with visibility to senior leadership About Our Client Large global bank located in Midtown. Job Description Key ResponsibilitiesCredit Underwriting & Approval Lead credit assessments for new leveraged finance transactions, including LBOs, add-on acquisitions, recapitalizations, and refinancings. Analyze borrower financial performance, business models, sponsor strength, and market positioning. Build and review financial models, sensitivity cases, and downside scenarios. Present detailed credit recommendations to senior credit committees. Portfolio Risk Management Oversee ongoing credit monitoring, including quarterly reviews, covenant compliance, and internal risk ratings. Identify early warning indicators and recommend risk mitigation strategies. Partner with relationship managers and portfolio management teams on restructurings, waivers, and amendments. Governance & Policy Ensure alignment with firmwide credit policies and regulatory requirements. Contribute to evolving credit frameworks, risk appetite definitions, and process enhancements. Maintain high-quality documentation to support audit and regulatory examinations. CrossFunctional Collaboration Work closely with sponsor finance originators, capital markets, legal, and operations teams throughout the deal lifecycle. Serve as a subject matter expert for sponsor-backed credit risk. Provide coaching and guidance to junior underwriting and risk staff. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable fe