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Credit Review Senior Portfolio Specialist

National Black MBA Association, Chicago, IL, United States


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Job Description This job is responsible for leading through examinations and continuous monitoring by providing an independent assessment of the quality of credit decisioning, portfolio management, risk recognition practices, and the effectiveness of credit processes across the bank’s credit platform. This role will also be responsible for identifying existing and emerging risks, and reporting findings to various stakeholders, including executive management, the Board of Directors or committee thereof, external auditors and regulatory agencies.

Responsible for working with Portfolio Manager(s) to establish and execute a risk based coverage plan monitoring specific portfolio(s) within the large corporate credit portfolios within Enterprise Credit. Coverage plan includes, at a minimum, examinations, transaction reviews, risk assessments and issue management. Key responsibilities include leading examinations as an Examiner‑in‑Charge or Assistant Examiner‑in‑Charge, issues management, and performing and reviewing transactional testing of credit process execution controls 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. Job expectations includes managing field work capacity for exams to ensure accurate and timely execution. Coaching, mentoring, and reviewing the work product of new or junior team members. Establishing working relationships with relevant Risk and regulatory partners to facilitate ongoing dialogue of key issues and emerging risks. Additionally, assisting the Portfolio Manager(s) in preparing quarterly Business Assessment Reports and Coverage Plans; maintains awareness of current economic trends and its impact on credit portfolios.

Responsibilities

Participates in exam activities and/or periodically serves as an Examiner‑in‑Charge, Assistant Examiner‑in‑Charge or Examiner

Performs transactional testing of credit process execution for new and existing clients, and provides direct and timely feedback on transactional reviews completed by others

Provides assistance on portfolio reporting as needed and engages in stakeholder discussions alongside the Portfolio Manager

Tracks and follows observations from exams and testing

Provides regulator updates on results, and responds to inquiries

Engages with Corporate Audit to ensure ongoing awareness of review activity, coordination, and ongoing risk assessment

Manages issues, including approval of issue severity ratings, action plans, ongoing issue status tracking, and oversight of issue validation

Assimilates information from various sources to identify emerging risks

Drives a culture of continuous improvement by leading or participating in complex or multiple projects

Produces quality, timely work

Required Qualifications

Extensive commercial credit related experience, including deep understanding of large or complex portfolios

Experience in risk management, lending and/or regulatory agencies

Excellent credit analysis and project management skills, excellent verbal and written communication, strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Data manipulation and analysis skills

Effective process assessment skills— the ability to identify control gaps and their implications to the broader population

Ability to support conclusions through fact‑based analysis and ability to influence senior leaders

Ability to manage multiple complex tasks while delivering high quality results

Experience navigating a matrix organization

Independent and takes initiative

Resourcefulness in identifying, assessing, and reporting on emerging risks

Experience with a Credit Review examination process

Proficiency in Excel

Ability to work in a team environment, focus on high quality execution

Critical thinker, high energy and intellectually curious

Experience with leading without authority

Desired Qualifications

10+ years of direct commercial credit experience. Large corporate experience with knowledge of international, leveraged lending, project finance, infrastructure and/or renewable energy strongly preferred

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

Skills

Exam Planning

Financial Analysis

Internal Credit Review

Risk Management

Underwriting

Business Acumen

Credit and Risk Assessment

Critical Thinking

Issue Management

Portfolio Analysis

Analytical Thinking

Regulatory Compliance

Relationship Building

Stakeholder Management

Written Communications

Shift 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week 40

Pay Transparency Details US – IL – Chicago – 540 W Madison St – Bank Of America Plaza (IL 4540), US – NY – New York – 114 W 47th St – 114 W 47th St – Ust (NY 8114)

Pay range $125,000.00 – $182,500.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible. This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits: This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry‑leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

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