SAG Credit Risk Manager

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• →Provide independent risk oversight, challenge, and credit decisioning for a portfolio of complex criticized and distressed exposures.
• →Evaluate credit requests and make timely decisions consistent with delegated authority, credit risk policy, the Risk Framework, and Risk Appetite, that can be high-volume at times. 
• →Assess risk ratings, accrual status, reserves, charge-offs, collateral support, repayment capacity, and recovery expectations.
• →Partner with SAG Executives and workout teams in evaluating EMS (Exposure Management Strategy), restructuring, repayment, and exit strategies while maintaining independent risk judgment.
• →Evaluate the Asset Quality implications of credit decisions and communicate material changes to senior management and key stakeholders including CRISA, LOB Risk and Finance. 
• →Interact with and work cooperatively with Commercial Accounting Policy on accounting and regulatory interpretations on the Bank's criticized portfolio.
• →Heavily involved in AQ forecasting, portfolio reviews, and quarter end governance, data validation, and senior management reporting.
• →Provide training on regulatory and policy changes on an as needed basis.
• →Work with SAG Executives and workout officers to prepare for and participate in Shared National Credit Reviews, Audit, and Credit Review examinations. 
• →Review and enhance guidance documents, operating practices, and Problem Loan policy provisions applicable to the management of criticized and distressed debt. 
   

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and make decisions regarding complex commercial credit situations
• Strong understanding of commercial credit risk policy, risk-rating principles, collateral, cash flow, and repayment analysis.
• Solid underwriting experience and understanding of bank’s credit agreements
• Familiarity with various regulatory agencies 
• Ability to manage a high-volume portfolio, prioritize competing matters, and make timely decisions using the best available information.
• Strong leadership skills necessary to navigate across teams, implement change and resolve issues/conflicts in a balanced and professional manner 
• Strong executive-level written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
   

• Credit and Risk Assessment
• Critical Thinking
• Risk Analytics
• Risk Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Decision Making
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Issue Management
• Portfolio Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance
• Business Intelligence
• Financial Accounting
• Inclusive Leadership
• Influence
• Presentation Skills