Credit Review Senior Examiner

Position Summary

Through examinations and monitoring, Credit Review provides an independent assessment of credit decisions and the effectiveness of credit processes across the bank’s credit platform, identifies existing and emerging risks, and reports its findings to various stakeholders, including executive management, the Board of Directors or committee thereof, external auditors and regulatory agencies. Participates in credit review examinations and continuous testing activities across various commercial credit portfolios within Enterprise Credit. The Sr. Examiner will work with examination teams to assess the quality of credit decisioning, portfolio management, risk recognition practices and the effectiveness of credit management processes. This individual will also assist in the continuous testing of various portfolios by performing transaction reviews of new and existing clients to evaluate appropriateness of client selection, adherence to underwriting expectations, quality of ongoing monitoring and risk rating accuracy to proactively identify emerging risks and their impact on portfolio credit quality. The Sr. Examiner is generally tasked with the review of more complex transactions. Lastly, may be asked to lead special projects in addition to testing responsibilities in order to support team goals related to exam activities, issues management, reporting etc. This specific role will support ongoing testing and assessments of structured transactions and counterparty credit risk within Global Markets, Financial Institutions and Global Wealth and Investment Management portfolios.

Functional Responsibilities

• Establishes Monitoring Plans for assigned credit portfolio, assessing associated Level and Direction of Risk ratings and acts as Examiner-in-Charge/EIC.
• Drives completion of credit issues.
• Helps business partners balance their business strategy with appropriate risk management controls.
• Contributes to the development, implementation and communication of Credit Review's missions, goals and strategies.
• Interacts with regulatory agencies, external consultants and other internal risk management groups.
• Assesses and advises on the impact of industry-level, geo-political and economic trends to credit portfolios.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct commercial credit experience
• Bachelor’s Degree with a preference in finance, accounting, economics or other business concentration
• Solid, 5+ years experience commercial credit experience (direct lending, workout, risk management and/or regulatory)
• Ability to support conclusions through fact-based analysis and ability to influence senior leaders
• Excellent credit analysis, project management and leadership skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks while delivering high quality results
• Expert Financial Analysis Skills
• Deep knowledge of Loan Structuring and underwriting
• Experienced in Credit and Risk Assessment
• Issue Management and Resolution
• A strong knowledge of Regulatory Compliance
• Excellent skills in building and maintaining business relationships

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in identifying, assessing and reporting on existing and emerging risks
• Experience with direct applicability to Credit Review responsibility
• Ability to coach/mentor new or less experienced associates
• Strong Counterparty Credit Risk background and/or Global Markets experience preferred