Drive effective pipeline and capacity management for the team
Monitor and govern consistent, efficient and accurate underwriting
Manage pipeline across new client requests, modifications and annual reviews. Create a culture of transparency for all activities being performed in the teams.
Partner with first line of defense to keep portfolio management metrics within defined thresholds including but not limited to annual reviews, overlimits, overdrafts, and covenant breaches
Analyze capacity and proactivity manage the teams to match business prioritization and growth
Monitor due diligence review findings to manage error rates to under threshold requirements
Promote a strong control environment by adhering to risk and control expectations
Support regulatory exam management
Identify and develop processes to strengthen areas of weakness in the Custom product operating model
Build a high performing team by setting clear direction, driving performance, empowering the team, coaching for impact, fostering feedback and guiding careers
Drive the talent agenda by hiring a diverse team of underwriters and managers
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Bachelor's degree required; Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management or related degree
10+ years of solid credit risk, analytical and problem solving experience
Ability to work with individuals at all levels in the organization and contribute to the strategic direction of the firm and the team
Strong risk and control track record and working knowledge of the industry
Self-starter with experience leading a business end-to-end and High-energy and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Ability to build and manage a diverse, high performing team
Strong negotiating skills with the ability to drive and influence decision-making at senior levels across the organization
Strategic thinker with the ability to deliver innovative solutions and opportunities for clients
Ability to collaborate with partners and stakeholders across the organization to drive forward business priorities
Ability to quickly assess potential issues, gaps and process improvements by monitoring productivity against benchmarks