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Regions Financial Corporation

Real Estate Capital Markets Senior Credit Officer

Regions Financial Corporation, Mobile, Alabama, United States, 36624

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Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.

At Regions, the Senior Credit Officer II position is accountable for the credit quality (past dues, NPA, Criticized assets, Net Losses, Exceptions, etc.), profitability and growth of the total business loan portfolio for the assigned Credit Officer’s applicable business reporting unit or segment. The Senior Credit Officer II is responsible for ensuring execution of sound risk management practices as part of the 2nd Line of Defense, including communication of applicable information to maintain an environment of risk ownership and awareness. The position reports to a Corporate Bank Credit Division Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall creditworthiness of loan transactions within the assigned business reporting unit or segment

Manages applicable credit exposure to ensure adherence to Region’s Risk Appetite Statement and to all asset quality, diversification, and exposure parameters

Communicates and demonstrates sound risk management practices in order to maintain an environment of risk ownership and accountability

Exhibits accountability for the quality and profitability (return relative to risk) associated with transactions and credit portfolios within the assigned business unit or segment

Partners and consults with subject matter experts for leveraged lending, sponsor-backed and specialized industries loan transactions

Coordinates with multiple constituencies to improve efficiency, effectiveness, productivity and/or controls throughout the Credit/Underwriting process

Leads a team of Credit Officers overseeing credit quality, profitability and growth for geographic territories or defined segments within a business unit.

Provides leadership and accountability for teams relative to day-to-day responsibilities, building the best team and continuous improvement

Serves as Policy Editor for select policies under the purview of the respective Policy Executive and Policy Owner

Provides input on revisions/amendments to existing credit reference guidance on standards, documentation requirements, and underwriting practices

Serves as an additional trainer/mentor for Credit Products and Coverage teams for consistent application of sound underwriting practices

Serves on ad hoc projects as a contributing member or project leader

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Twelve (12) years of related experience

Preferences

Completion of a formal credit training program

Skills and Competencies

Broad knowledge of all credit disciplines and business strategy

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Excellent analytical and quantitative skills

Skilled in applicable computer software

Demonstrated leadership competency

Ideal candidates will demonstrate proficiency in commercial real estate analysis with an emphasis on the multifamily sector to execute against the following specific requirements:

Review and approve agency loan requests across conventional, affordable and small dollar transactions – demonstrated experience with Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac multifamily conventional, affordable and/or small dollar loan programs is essential

Provide effective challenge during the underwriting and structuring process to ensure compliance with risk appetite, established policy and underwriting standards

Monitor performance of the Real Estate Capital Markets portfolio by review and approval of portfolio and asset watchlist reports, action plans and risk ratings

Partner with associates across Real Estate Capital Markets to identify, monitor, mitigate and report existing and emerging portfolio and industry risks while supporting growth and business strategy

Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily investment parameters and loan requirements in order to effectively assess distribution risks when approving transactions, monitoring portfolio performance and revising loan policies and underwriting standards

Participate in periodic credit reviews, internal audits and exams of Real Estate Capital Markets

Participate in working groups and governance committee discussions regarding reserves for Real Estate Capital Markets credit portfolios and valuations of warehoused investment positions

Coach, mentor and train credit risk team members and origination partners in topics related to commercial real estate, agency lending and credit risk

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum:

$181,898.64 USD

50th Percentile:

$249,564.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance. Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.

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