Credit Risk Manager - Commercial
About The Position
The Credit Risk Manager- Commercial is primarily responsible for providing advice and counsel on proper loan structure and underwriting due diligence to Commercial Banking Managers and account officers in all markets. Another key responsibility is to review and approve loan requests within the position’s established loan authority, and to lead the approval review process for requests that exceed this authority. Responsibility also includes the management and coaching of direct reports within the underwriting team on education, training, and qualitative performance deliverables. Our team is centered on vigilance, analytical thinking, and collaboration. Team members work together to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, creating an environment where growth and skill enhancement are highly valued. This proactive and cooperative approach ensures the bank's stability and resilience in a dynamic financial landscape.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting and 10+ years of commercial and/or private banking lending and underwriting in a centralized underwriting environment; 5+ years of loan approval experience in commercial lending; or 16+ years of equivalent work related experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of accounting and credit principles, lending functions, and credit loan analysis
- Comprehensive/In depth knowledge and understanding of Commercial and Private Bank lending policy, procedures and loan documentation requirements.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Loan Grading Process
- Excellent analytical skills regarding loan/credit policy
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- PC and spreadsheet software skills
Nice To Haves
- MBA in Finance or Accounting preferred, but not required when work experience mitigates such.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and approve Commercial Banking loan requests for relationships within the established loan authority for the position.
- Lead the approval review process for larger requests that exceed the position’s established loan authority.
- Provide advice and guidance to Commercial Relationship Managers and leadership on both existing and new loan requests, including the most complex loans.
- Advise on collateral considerations, loan covenants, and recommend enhancements as necessary to promote credit quality.
- Review alternative loan requests as delegated by the Sr. Credit Risk Manager and assist with other strategic projects as assigned.
- Coordinate and help develop the processes and procedures for the operations and control of the Commercial Bank lending functions.
- Help shape the credit team’s desired culture and hold team members accountable for meeting established performance standards.
- Recommend enhancements to and ensure adherence to Commercial Bank underwriting guidelines, processes, and procedures.
Benefits
- excellent training and development to support building the long term careers of employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
