Bank Of America VP Credit Risk Officer - Special Assets Group 

United Kingdom, England, London 

403943412

The Credit Risk Officer (CRO) role is a senior analytical and strategic resource within the Special Assets Group (SAG), supporting SAG Senior Portfolio Officers (POs) in managing criticized/classified commercial loan portfolio. This includes structuring and underwriting of credit facilities, providing financial and collateral analysis, drafting credit approvals, asset quality forecasting, monitoring covenant compliance and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support to SAG POs in developing and executing loan workout, restructuring, and recovery strategies
• Prepare credit approval packages, risk rating analyses, asset quality forecasts, and restructuring recommendations
• Monitor covenant compliance, borrower performance, and collateral adequacy
• Participate in client meetings, negotiations (as appropriate), and strategy sessions with internal/external stakeholders
• Contribute to regulatory reporting, internal audits, and governance processes
• Participate in strategic projects to support business goals
• Build strong partnerships with internal partners, including Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Legal, Risk, and Finance
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the product spectrum and portfolio at the client, industry, and macro level to assess risk and craft value added solutions

What we are looking for:

• Experience in commercial workout, credit risk management, or commercial loan underwriting related experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial loan structures, corporate finance, and financial statement analysis
• Familiarity with syndicated and agented loan structures, including multi-lender negotiations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to produce clear, persuasive materials for senior audiences
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment
• Experience working in Corporate Workout, Leveraged Finance, Structured Credit, Distressed Debt Advisory, or a Restructuring team (bank, advisory, or buy-side)
• Experience with collateral valuation, liquidation analysis, and capital markets transactions related to distressed assets
• Proactive self-starter, motivated and with an aptitude to learn quickly under pressure in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage within tight deadlines

Skills that will help:

• Credit and Risk Assessment
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Financial modeling and analysis
• Knowledge of loan documentation and credit agreements
• Interpret relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork
• Strong oral and written communication
• Ability to synthesize complex data and present clear, actionable recommendations

UK

• Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner
• Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons
• 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum
• The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.
• Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters
• Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution
• Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.
• Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.