Specialty Finance Director

City National Bank of Florida • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Director of Specialty Finance plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the organization’s financial interests by proactively managing risk and ensuring compliance across all specialty finance activities. This leader not only directs the operational and analytical functions of the portfolio but also fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, collaborating with cross-functional teams to adapt strategies in response to evolving market trends and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in specialty finance, portfolio management, or a related financial services domain.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex portfolios within financial services.
• Strong understanding of risk management, portfolio analysis, and regulatory frameworks applicable to specialty finance.
• Experience with tax compliance, accounting standards, and impairment analysis.
• Extensive knowledge of specialty finance products, market trends, and portfolio risk factors.
• Exceptional analytical skills, including the ability to interpret financial statements and conduct detailed portfolio analysis.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in financial software, portfolio management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures for portfolio risk mitigation.
• Adaptability and strategic thinking in a dynamic regulatory and business environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the policies and procedures necessary to identify, address, and mitigate the inherent risks (Credit, Interest Rate, Liquidity, Operational, Price, Compliance, Strategic, and Reputation) associated with the specialty finance portfolio.
• Provides oversight of Portfolio Management, Portfolio Analysis, Billing & Collecting, and Contract Administration for the specialty finance portfolio.
• Manages accounting processes connected to the specialty finance portfolio.
• Directs impairment analysis for applicable assets within the portfolio.
• Handles the sale/use and property tax processes and coordinates other tax matters related to the specialty finance portfolio.
• Develops and maintains formal policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure effective management of the specialty finance portfolio.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director