Job Details

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Credit Administration:
  
  
  • Establish goals and objectives that support the Bank's lending strategy
  • Review approval requests for accuracy of risk rating and identification of loan policy exceptions
  • Oversight of annual credit review and risk rating certification process of the Bank's loan portfolio.
  • Serve on Loan Committee
  • Review and evaluate real estate evaluations
  • Evaluate and make recommendations in the systems, processes, procedures, etc. in the underwriting area.
  • Develop and maintain an efficient credit approval process
  • Work with Loan Service Center (LSC) to develop a well-organized imaged credit file system to facilitate credit file access (by lenders, Credit Administration, LSC, loan reviewers, regulatory examiners, auditors, etc.) and document retention
  • Responsible for approving loans under individual lending authority and recommending approval of loans outside individual authority
  • Assist in preparing for and responding to inquiries from external loan reviews, audits and regulatory exams on loan related matters
  • General supervision of the Bank's loan function
    
    • Analysis for new loan requests
    • Education and training of personnel related to departmental functions
    • Monitoring loan agreements
    • Ongoing monitoring of loan files
    • Loan audit corrections
    • Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines
    • Oversee process for monitoring loans maturing
    • Oversee and assist with management of problem loans
    • Analyze and make recommendations for equipment additions/upgrades
  • Monitoring workflow and daily production
  • Provide credit support, to include:
    
    • Spreads
    • Tickler management/reporting
    • Covenant monitoring
    • ABL monitoring (calculating BBC availability and ordering collateral exams)
    • Monitoring of upcoming loan maturities and following up with relationship managers (RMs) on past dues/matured loans
    • Construction loan management, oversight and disbursement approvals
  • Provide input on loan policies/procedures, loan compliance issues and regulatory updates
  • Provide credit approvals for loans originated by the following departments:
    
    • Commercial
    • Business Banking
    • SBA
    • Residential
    • Consumer
  • Attend all meetings and complete all training required to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Comply with all applicable policies, procedures and Federal and State banking regulations associated with the performance of your job function, including BSA/AML/OFAC, CRA, ECOA, etc. and ensure that assigned staff adhere to the same
  • Other duties as assigned
• Management:
  
  • Directly supervise a staff of credit analysts, underwriters and credit portfolio specialists.
  • Provide coaching and training to staff on underwriting issues and policy exceptions
  • Responsible for the work processes and workflow of the credit analyst/underwriting staff
  • Responsible for managing personnel issues, i.e. interviewing and hiring, training, counseling and disciplinary action, performance and compensation reviews, terminations, etc.
  • Conduct regular staff and coaching meetings with direct reports
  • Establish goals and work plans consistent with Bank needs and monitor progress
  • Recommend and monitor budget and strategic plan
  • Recommend methods and procedures to improve department efficiency
  • Promote business and demonstrate the Bank's community support at external events

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of education and experience equal to a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or closely related field and 7 years' experience in commercial lending or compliance, including at least 2 years as a supervisor. Pacific Coast Banking School Graduate or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis and accounting principles
• Strong knowledge of small & middle market business lending practices, procedures, regulations and loan documentation requirements
• Skilled at underwriting and credit analysis with the proven ability to coach, mentor and teach those skills to others
• Skilled operating loan origination and financial management software
• Skilled operating a personal computer including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
• Ability to attend early morning and evening meetings
• Thorough knowledge of financial statement analysis, business finance and loan economics
• Knowledge of commercial loan documentation procedures and regulations

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, walk, twist and turn. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally. Indoor office work environment with a majority of time sitting at a desk.

Compensation:

The hiring range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 per year. The compensation offered will fall within this range commensurate with the candidate's applicable experience, education, and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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