Associate Portfolio Manager Franchise Finance

Citizens Financial Group•Irvine, CA

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Associate Portfolio Manager, Franchise Finance Description At Citizens, we’re more than a bank and here you’ll experience new things, create new opportunities, think beyond your role, and make an impact. While in this role, you will oversee effective credit underwriting, credit, and risk administration with particular emphasis on adherence to credit policy and requirements, financial analysis/modeling, risk evaluation, ongoing portfolio maintenance activities, and as needed client support for an assigned portfolio of existing restaurant finance and retail petroleum credits. Most importantly, you’ll feel valued for you are and supported to achieve what’s important to you, personally and professionally.

Requirements

Proven experience in credit and risk administration, with a strong understanding of credit policy and compliance requirements.
Proficiency in financial analysis, modeling, and risk evaluation, including interpreting financial statements and advising on findings.
Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain portfolios, including loan modifications and covenant compliance.
Capable of independently completing credit packages, including terms and conditions, cash flow and collateral coverage worksheets, and risk ratings.
Strong judgment and discretion in credit decisioning and client engagement.
Effective communicator with clients and internal stakeholders, including Credit and Portfolio Managers.
Comfortable handling multiple accounts and participating in risk discussions.
Collaborative mindset with experience supporting credits and mentoring peers on financial analysis and modeling.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of market trends and industry developments relevant to restaurant finance and retail petroleum sectors.

Responsibilities

Assist with processing loan modifications, tracks and collects financial reporting and covenant compliance.
Develop solutions and alternative to modifications, including financial covenant structuring.
Engage with existing customers on a specific financial analysis or account management issue.
Work diligently in managing assigned credits to present information in an organize manner.
Responsible for managing the existing portfolio of credits through verification and analysis of financial and collateral information.
Use independent judgment and discretion to complete credit memos, cash flow coverage, projections, collateral coverage, spreads, and risk ratings for assigned credits.
Work with an assigned group of PMs in support of the activities noted above for moderate to complex credits.
Interpret financial statements and make recommendations based on the analysis completed and will advise findings to PM or RM.
Answer financial analysis or modeling questions for other credit analysts.
Handle multiple accounts on your own, engage in 1:1 client contact, and actively participate in risk discussions.