Commercial Credit Officer

WSFS Bank•Berwyn, PA

8d•$111,440 - $183,082

About The Position

At WSFS Bank, we empower our Associates to grow their careers, guide our customers to secure their financial futures, and actively support our Communities so they can fully thrive. Careers with WSFS Bank offer an inclusive and supportive culture, competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and more. We are the region's locally headquartered bank and wealth management company. We are honored to consistently be named a Top Workplace by our Associates, who make a difference every day for the people, businesses, and Communities we serve. We Stand For Service® is more than part of our name, it’s our mission and our purpose. WSFS Bank is currently seeking a Commercial and Industrial (C&I) focused Senior Credit Officer. This role is responsible for ensuring that C&I loan underwriting is thorough, well-supported and of the highest quality. Utilizing the underwriting analysis as the foundation for credit decisions, the Senior Credit Officer exercises approval authority in accordance with established policy. This role is accountable for ensuring that all credit decisions align with both intent and requirements of the Bank’s loan policy and are consistent with the Bank’s overall credit risk appetite and tolerance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or another business-related field is required.
Minimum of 7 years of C&I focused credit analysis, lending, or loan review experience is required.
Must be able to understand creative loan structures and innovative products.
Must have the ability to thoroughly interpret financial data and use sound business judgment with knowledge of commercial loan structuring.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present important and complex information in a concise and understandable style.
WSFS Bank will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from WSFS Bank now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience coaching, mentoring and training others is preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently make credit approval and denial decisions within delegated authority and effectively communicate decisions with supporting rationale to Line of Business partners, Loan Review, and regulators.
Serve as a thought leader in credit policy, credit culture, and strategic plan execution.
Assist in structuring complex credit transactions, ensuring accurate risk ratings, identifying and mitigating policy exceptions, and providing guidance on the Bank's most complex credit relationships. This role also recommends enhancements to underwriting processes, tools, and credit policies.
Work closely with Line of Business leadership to maintain a strong portfolio management framework through effective oversight of problem loan reviews, covenant compliance, and annual review processes.
Support the development of Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers, and Credit Analysts through coaching, mentoring, and training.