Valley Bank ยท 1 day ago
Credit Risk Manager
Valley Bank is seeking a Credit Risk Manager who will oversee underwriting activities for new and existing credit transactions. The role involves analyzing financial statements, preparing credit memos, and ensuring compliance with loan agreements while managing risks associated with lending opportunities.
Banking
Responsibilities
Underwrites and structures new prospective transactions as well as renewals, extensions, increases, and material modifications and amendments for existing clients
Participates in external client meetings as well as internal deal team discussions and approval discussions with senior management. Identifies, outlines, and mitigates risks associated with potential lending opportunities, advises on all matters related to the Bank's Credit Policy and related procedures, and provides guidance on loan structures and risk appetite
Performs the required due diligence and analysis, produces the credit presentation in accordance with guidelines and policy while ensuring timely completion of the underwriting, presents credit requests to the required level of credit authority
Maintains oversight via internal reporting and dashboards of all ongoing portfolio monitoring requirements and client deliverables as well as compliance with all terms of the loan agreement including (i) financial reporting, (ii) covenant compliance, (iii) collateral monitoring, (iv) required third party reports, (v) annual reviews, and (vi) maturing loans and lines of credit. In coordination with the business team, maintains direct contact with clients as needed for account monitoring and administration and site visits
Validates and analyzes reports such as financial statements, borrowing base certificates, collateral field examinations, appraisals, engineering reports, etc. to verify compliance. Escalates issues to appropriate levels and develops action plans as necessary
Ensures credits are accurately risk rated and are properly monitored and reported
Prepares all required quarterly reports and analysis including Criticized Loan Monitoring Reports as well as other portfolio management reports as required
Participates in special projects and requests related to the management of the portfolio
Qualification
Required
Demonstrates a strong understanding of policies and procedures, underwriting guidelines and RACs
Strong knowledge of credit underwriting, financial accounting and loan documentation
Strong knowledge of how a deal should be structured and comfortability with conversing this structure to lenders
Strong computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong level of interpersonal and social skills needed to interact with loan officers, administrative staff and customers
Ability to manage time efficiently
Strong mathematical skills
Strong credit skills
Strong administrative skills
Ability to write reports and business correspondence
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
High School diploma or GED
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a commercial lending environment in a credit-oriented and underwriting position
Preferred
Bachelor's degree and completion of a formal credit training program
Company
Valley Bank
Valley National Bank is a regional financial institution
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