Credit Administrator - Loan Evaluations (Commercial, Retail)

Central Pacific Bank•Honolulu, HI

52d

About The Position

Position Function: Works with assigned areas (commercial and retail) to quickly and accurately evaluate loan requests from existing and prospective clients to make sound credit decisions. Works closely with Line of Business Managers and Relationship Officers by getting involved early in the due diligence process to help identify key issues and to ensure that loans are made in accordance with bank credit policies and regulatory requirements. Proactively organizes and/or conducts training sessions to develop and refine the credit skills of the Relationship Officers and Underwriters and will also be responsible for updating assigned credit policies, procedures, and projects. The Senior Credit Administrator may oversee staff and serve on the Management Loan Committee. Performs all duties and interacts with internal and external customers in a manner aligned with the Company's Core Values of Voyaging Spirit and Positively Ohana; Customer Experience Competencies of Customer Interaction, Empowerment and Ownership; and Basic Skills of Listening, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Action Orientated, Thoroughness, Problem Solving.

Requirements

Credit Administrator I: 8+ years of experience in commercial lending (C&I or CRE) including underwriting and approval, with at least 2 years in business banking, commercial banking or commercial real estate loan production required.
Credit Administrator II: 9+ years of experience in commercial lending (C&I or CRE) including underwriting and approval, with at least 2 years in business banking, commercial banking or commercial real estate loan production required.
Credit Administrator III: 10+ years of experience in commercial lending (C&I or CRE) including underwriting and approval, with at least 2 years in business banking, corporate banking, commercial banking and/or commercial real estate loan production required.
2+ years of management experience required.
Senior Credit Administrator: 10+ years of experience in commercial lending (C&I or CRE) including underwriting and approval, with at least 2 years in business banking, commercial banking or commercial real estate loan production required.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited 4-year university with an emphasis in business administration required

Nice To Haves

5+ years of management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Approve or recommend action on loan requests ensuring that each transaction meets regulatory requirements, bank credit policies, underwriting standards and portfolio/concentration objectives.
Ensure that underwriting is fair and balanced, accurately frames risk issues, and properly justifies decision and grade.
Make appropriate structuring and approval decisions.
Ensure that regulatory, concentration, and loan coding issues have been addressed.
Responsible portfolios could range from moderate to large sized and complexity commercial loans to investor (income-producing), owner-occupied commercial real estate or construction as well as small business, consumer, home equity or residential mortgage loans.
Conversant with and remains current with regulatory guidance and internal policies related to credit and lending as well as relevant market and industry trends.
Conduct portfolio reviews of assigned loan portfolio(s) to proactively identify deteriorating credit characteristics or a market event that could jeopardize repayment of a loan.
Work closely with Line of Business to ensure that loans are properly graded and supported at all times.
Review Asset Quality Reports and ensure that a clear and concise strategy is in place to manage problem credits. Provides direction on smaller problem loan workouts.
Work closely with the Line of Business Managers to minimize documentation and compliance exceptions.
Proactively address changes in industry and/or market conditions through transparent and meaningful discussions with the Line of Business Managers and Relationship Officers.
Work with Line of Business Managers, Relationship Officers and Underwriters, and clients or prospective clients to ensure proper initial due diligence of loan proposals.
Lead or get involved with various division projects including credit policies, processes, procedures, underwriting guidelines, software, etc.
Develop credit underwriting and structuring skills for Line of Business Managers, Relationship Officers and Underwriters by facilitating periodic formal and informal training sessions. Provides ongoing mentoring for Relationship Officers and Underwriters during credit discussions.