Idaho First Bank · 2 months ago
Sr. Credit Risk Manager – Retail Lending
Idaho First Bank is a community bank serving Southwest Idaho and Central Oregon. They are seeking a Senior Credit Risk Manager to oversee credit and portfolio risk across retail and specialty finance exposures, ensuring sound credit practices and supporting the expansion of the Group’s North American portfolio.
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Responsibilities
Lead risk due diligence of all new platforms and specialty finance lenders
Review of lending/servicing policies and procedures against market standards, BAWAG Group risk appetite
Market overview of the asset class with identifying key macro risk drivers
Financial and Business model resilience of the counterparty (sponsor/lending platform)
Provide inputs into risk mitigation measures (e.g., deal covenants, cash sweep/default triggers, credit box set up etc.)
Day to day oversight of portfolio servicing, and act as risk point of contact for all operational matters relating to these exposures
Lead Monthly servicer performance review
Leverage group reporting/analytics team to monitor portfolio performance and come up with mitigating measures where needed
Support Group risk with planning of risk metrics, lead discussions with auditors on risk matters relating to the portfolios
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
5-7 years of experience with a wide range of retail lending products in a control function (Risk/Finance)
Experience working in a structured finance set up ideal, but not necessary