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First Western Trust · 1 day ago

Director, Credit Risk Administration

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$134K/yr - $228K/yr

First Western is seeking a Director, Credit Risk Administration to join their team. In this role, you will oversee risk models and regulatory compliance while providing exceptional service to high-net-worth clients through effective risk management and analytics.

BankingFinancial ServicesRetirementWealth Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Credit Risk Assessment and Measurement - Oversee risk models, credit scoring systems, and portfolio stress testing to ensure accurate risk evaluation and regulatory compliance

Regulatory Compliance and Audit Preparation - Maintain adherence to BASEL III, ICFR, and Reg B standards, and lead preparation for external audits and examinations

Risk Analytics and Monitoring - Track key risk indicators, covenant compliance, and portfolio performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations

DRR Implementation and Early Warning Systems - Refresh credit scores, monitor portfolio migration, and develop early warning processes to identify emerging risks

Loan Review Oversight - Direct the loan review process, including One-Up approvals and post-close memo reviews, to maintain credit quality

Problem Loan Management - Lead discussions and strategies for problem loans prior to workout, including migration analysis and forecasting

Risk Training and Team Leadership - Develop training programs to strengthen risk assessment and compliance, while managing and coaching a small team

Qualification

Credit risk management principlesRegulatory frameworks BASEL IIIRegulatory frameworks ICFRPortfolio stress testingRisk modelingForecastingLoan reviewUnderwriting standardsData analysisInterpretationAudit preparationCompliance managementTeam developmentStrategic problem-solvingCommunicate complex risk insightsDevelop early warning systemsDrive process improvementLeadershipCollaborate across teams

Required

Credit risk management principles

Regulatory frameworks (BASEL III, ICFR)

Loan review and underwriting standards

Portfolio stress testing and analytics

Consumer and small business credit scoring

Data analysis and interpretation

Risk modeling and forecasting

Audit preparation and compliance management

Leadership and team development

Strategic problem-solving and decision-making

Identify emerging credit risks

Communicate complex risk insights clearly

Collaborate across lending and credit teams

Develop early warning systems

Drive process improvement and compliance

Benefits

Strong Bonus Potential

401(k) Plan with Match

Paid Parking/Transportation Benefits

Access to Training & Professional Development Programs

Sponsorship for Obtaining Professional Certifications

Flex Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Health & Wellness Benefits

Paid Time-Off+ Bank Holidays

Company

First Western Trust

We cater to the distinct needs of high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and business owners, offering a deeply personal and sophisticated financial experience.

Founded in 2002

Denver, Colorado, USA

201-500 employees

https://myfw.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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