Complex Credit Structuring & Underwriting: Lead the structuring, analysis, and approval of highly complex credit transactions, ensuring risk is balanced with business needs.
Portfolio Strategy & Risk Oversight: Proactively monitor portfolio risk, identifying industry trends and economic factors impacting credit quality.
Client & Executive Leadership Engagement: Serve as a strategic partner to RMs and senior leadership, offering expertise in credit negotiations and deal execution.
Credit Agreement Negotiation: Work directly with clients, legal counsel, and internal teams to structure and negotiate credit agreements.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor junior credit professionals, providing training and leadership in credit risk best practices.
Requirements
Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field or 12+ years of equivalent experience
8+ Years in commercial credit analysis/structuring, underwriting, portfolio management and risk analysis
Deep expertise in structuring and negotiating complex credit agreements.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence credit strategy and policy.
In-depth understanding of macroeconomic factors and their impact on credit risk.
Proven ability to manage large portfolios and advise senior executives.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Well versed in legal documentation (e.g., Credit Agreements) and positioned to both develop more junior associates on the topic, interact with internal and external legal counsel, and negotiate directly with clients.