Job responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the approval process for new loans, modifications, risk grades, and annual reviews while managing and developing junior Credit Officers and Analysts.
- Provide recommendations to business partners and senior management during the prescreen, structuring, and approval-to-pitch process.
- Guide complex structuring and loan negotiation with expert judgment throughout the loan closing and monitoring process.
- Ensure compliance with the firm's risk management and control policies and lead 3rd line of defense and external regulatory reviews of the portfolio.
- Utilize credit authority throughout the loan origination and monitoring phases.
- Monitor industry and economic trends to identify potential risks and elevate issues to Senior Management.
- Collaborate in periodic portfolio reviews with Senior Management.
- Oversee ad hoc risk-related projects and workflows.
- Drive efficiency through automation and embrace new technologies.
- Communicate with external and internal stakeholders..
- Contribute to various AWM and CCB Committees and Forums as a voting member or IRM partner.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree required.
- 15+ years in a banking or credit role with a track record of exceeding performance expectations.
- Proven skills in loan structuring, complex finance structures, negotiating, credit analysis, and portfolio management.
- Advanced knowledge of the high net worth industry and financial markets.
- Superior understanding of market dynamics and economic drivers.
- Outstanding professional reputation and integrity.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to manage and train a team.
- Strong presentation, business writing, and communication skills.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Experience with high net worth lending and capital markets.
- Familiarity with innovative technologies in risk management.
- Ability to drive strategic initiatives and projects.
- Experience in regulatory review processes.
- Active participation in industry forums and committees.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.