As a Lead Credit Officer within the Credit Risk team, you will play a critical role in evaluating and identifying risks, as well as interpreting data to support management in making well-informed credit decisions on multifamily commercial real estate loan requests. You will operate in a dynamic, high-volume, and fast-paced environment, analyzing loans ranging from $1MM to $25MM+. You will be part of a highly collaborative team that prioritizes learning, professional development, inclusivity, and mentorship.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of credit analysis on commercial real estate/multifamily loans.
- Evaluate and manage risks in complex transactions.
- Serve as a back-up mentor for more junior Credit Analysts and Credit Officers
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal business stakeholders including sales, processing, closing, and legal.
- Gain a thorough understanding of relevant policies, standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Apply data analysis techniques to interpret results and provide insights and recommendations to management.
- Serve as a technical expert in addressing inquiries and resolving system-related issues specific to credit risk analysis and management tools.
- Keep up with industry trends and best practices in credit risk management to enhance decision-making and maintain a competitive edge.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in commercial real estate lending, credit analysis, or loan workouts.
- Thorough understanding of multifamily real estate property valuations and cash flow analysis.
- Excellent financial analysis skills, including evaluating property cash flows, property valuation, and personal financial statements.
- Demonstrated success in thriving within a fast-paced, collaborative environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize, plan, and manage people and processes to complete credit analysis and other assignments as needed.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to quickly adapt to proprietary systems.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or real estate is preferred.
- Familiarity with regional markets and municipal regulations.
- Advanced degree in a related field.
- Experience with proprietary credit risk management tools.