Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the credit risk team across multiple geographies and markets.
- Develop and execute strategic vision for the ABL Credit Risk function.
- Oversee credit risk assessment and management for the ABL portfolio.
- Collaborate with banking management and partners to analyze and approve credit requests.
- Structure credit facilities and negotiate credit agreements.
- Conduct thorough client due diligence and ensure consistent transaction negotiations.
- Monitor portfolio performance and identify potential risks.
- Drive innovation and process improvements within the credit risk function.
- Participate in client meetings and develop external partnerships.
- Ensure compliance with credit risk policies and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- At least 15 years of commercial lending experience.
- Strong expertise in credit risk management and asset-based lending.
- Superior skills in credit, corporate finance, negotiation, and loan documentation.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Proven leadership experience in managing and developing teams.
- Completion of a major corporate or investment bank credit training program or equivalent experience.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Experience with middle-market companies and leveraged private equity-owned businesses.
- Advanced degree in finance, accounting, mathematics/modeling, or economics.
- Ability to operate independently with minimal managerial direction.
- Strong track record of influencing stakeholders and driving change.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in team leadership.