BlockFi is hiring a

Web3 Director of Credit Underwriting

BlockFi is looking for aDirector of Credit Underwriting to join our growing team!

About the Role

We’re looking for a Director of Credit Underwriting to help us launch into our next phase of growth. You’ll join our Credit Underwriting team, collaborating with trading, structuring and sales.

If you’re excited to join a highly innovative and motivated team working to bridge the gap between new tech and institutional finance, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Mission:

• Actively manage credit risk/counterparty exposure and assess credit limit to our institutional and private clients
• Conduct due diligence and assess credit worthiness of counterpartiesand provide feedbacks on client selection in the screening process
• Provide an independent credit risk opinion and make recommendations for credit approvals and escalations of any issues
• Review business opportunities being presented by the sales/trading/structuring, and provide feedbacks on structure and terms proposed
• Collaborate with multiple areas of the firm including but not limited to structuring, trading and sales teams, legal, and market risk
• Enhance credit risk policies and tools
• Provide credit input for negotiations of client loan agreements or derivative trading agreements

Your Expertise:

• University degree in finance or a relevant quantitative field such as mathematics, computer science, or engineering. Masters/MBAs/Certifications such as CFA, CPA, CAIA are a plus.
• Background in banking and credit risk management
• In-depth financial analysis and modeling skills
• Understanding of wide variety of financial products including structured products and derivatives
• High degree of familiarity professionally or personally with cryptocurrency, blockchain, and ability to move between TradFi, CeFi, and DeFi concepts seamlessly; cryptocurrency or blockchain certifications would be looked upon favorably
• Familiarity with different classes of institutional clients. Experience with hedge funds and proprietary trading firms is preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience including analytical and credit roles at a financial institution
• Credit investing or buy-side experience are both a plus - preference for first line structuring and underwriting experience over second line review and oversight experience
• Enthusiasm about BlockFi’s products and business model
• Inclusive team player attitude and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients as well as internal stakeholders
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace is required. Experience with data analytics and programing skills are a plus.

Your Perks:

We benefit from the great work our employees do each day. That is why we are committed to providing a variety of awesome benefits to help them live their best lives.

• Competitive salary because we value your experience and expertise
• Unlimited vacation / sick days because everyone deserves time for R&R
• Employer contribution towards health coverage (including vision & dental) because your physical health and well-being is important to us
• Various fringe benefits such as 401k, Parental Leave, FSA/HSA, and Employee Assistance Programs because health coverage is more than just choosing your yearly plan
• Flexible work environment because we are a geographically dispersed team and we believe in balance
• Pet insurance because all of your beloved family members should have coverage too
• Weekly lunch stipend because there is such a thing as a free lunch!

A close-knit team of enthusiastic, collegial and driven people to work alongside in a highly meritocratic environment because teamwork makes the dreamwork

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