Director, Credit Risk AdministrationNew Denver, CO

First Western Trust•Denver, CO

3d•$134,000 - $228,000

About The Position

First Western is seeking a Director, Credit Risk Administration to join our team! Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? First Western is seeking a passionate and experienced professional to join our team. As a Director, Credit Risk Administration at First Western, you will play a vital role in helping high-net-worth clients achieve their financial goals. You will work closely with our Credit Administration team to deliverprehensive solutions that exceed client expectations. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service to clients and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to for this position today.

Requirements

Credit risk management principles
Regulatory frameworks (BASEL III, ICFR)
Loan review and underwriting standards
Portfolio stress testing and analytics
Consumer and small business credit scoring
Data analysis and interpretation
Risk modeling and forecasting
Audit preparation andpliance management
Leadership and team development
Strategic problem-solving and decision-making
Identify emerging credit risks
Communicateplex risk insights clearly
Collaborate across lending and credit teams
Develop early warning systems
Drive process improvement andpliance
High School Diploma/ GED Required
Bachelor's Degree Required
10-15 years Progressive experience in credit risk management within banking or financial services. Experience with regulatorypliance frameworks and proven ability to lead loan review processes, problem loan management and risk analytics reporting. Required

Nice To Haves

Management of Teams Preferred

Responsibilities

Credit Risk Assessment and Measurement - Oversee risk models, credit scoring systems, and portfolio stress testing to ensure accurate risk evaluation and regulatorypliance.
Regulatory Compliance and Audit Preparation - Maintain adnce to BASEL III, ICFR, and Reg B standards, and lead preparation for external audits and examinations.
Risk Analytics and Monitoring - Track key risk indicators, covenantpliance, and portfolio performance, providing actionable insights and rmendations.
DRR Implementation and Early Warning Systems - Refresh credit scores, monitor portfolio migration, and develop early warning processes to identify emerging risks.
Loan Review Oversight - Direct the loan review process, including One-Up approvals and post-close memo reviews, to maintain credit quality.
Problem Loan Management - Lead discussions and strategies for problem loans prior to workout, including migration analysis and forecasting.
Risk Training and Team Leadership - Develop training programs to strengthen risk assessment andpliance, while managing and coaching a small team.