Credit Review Team Leader Sr

This role reports directly to the Credit Review Director or Credit Review Group Manager and involves leading a team in credit risk review engagements and continuous monitoring activities for a strong independent credit review function.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the departmental subject matter expert in credit risk for segments within commercial and/or consumer portfolios, with general knowledge of lending support area practices impacting credit risk in the financial services industry.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with executive bank management, regulators, segment leadership, and the broader Credit Review team to execute review responsibilities effectively.
• Contribute to the development and execution of Credit Review’s annual and strategic plans.
• Monitor credit-related risk throughout the Bank and the Holding Company, including subsidiaries.
• Provide technical guidance for integrated credit review engagements.
• Develop and manage a credit review program assessing the management framework for underwriting, policy adherence, compliance, and risk evaluation in designated segments.
• Coordinate with the management team to develop credit review objectives and procedures addressing relevant credit risks.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Credit Review tools and methods.
• Identify and communicate emerging risk issues to enhance credit risk management practices across the enterprise.
• Provide senior management and the Board of Directors with information on credit risk identification, measurement, and management through leadership presentations.
• Represent Credit Review in risk meetings with business segments, executive leadership, and the Board as necessary.
• Monitor annual plan progress, engagement budget/staffing, and recommendation follow-up for areas of responsibility.
• Serve as subject matter expert or engagement-in-charge on special projects or targeted reviews outside traditional exams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in credit review, risk and/or credit risk management, portfolio monitoring, underwriting, and/or analysis, including a management role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of risk and/or credit risk management and control frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage in difficult conversations and manage multiple engagements/projects simultaneously.
• Prior Credit Review and/or risk officer experience.
• Project management skills, with a track record of delivering high-quality results while meeting deadlines and goals.
• Technical accounting (GAAP) or financial statement analysis knowledge.
• Working knowledge of MS Access, Excel, Word, and credit/statistical analysis tools.
• Conflict management experience.

Workplace Type

This is an office-based role with a flexible work arrangement, combining in-office and remote work. Specific arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Pay

Compensation range: $125,000–$255,000 annual salary. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, experience, and education. Eligible for participation in an applicable incentive compensation plan.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Wellness program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid leave programs, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).