Job Details

Loan Review Commercial Examiner II

As an experienced credit professional and individual contributor on the team, the Loan Review Commercial Examiner II independently conducts borrower file reviews within the scope of Examinations and continuous review testing activities across the Bank's broad range of Commercial loan portfolios.

Depth & Scope:

• Conducts independent, high quality, comprehensive reviews of borrowers across a diverse range of Commercial loan portfolios to assess underwriting adequacy, portfolio monitoring activities, documentation adequacy, collateral valuations, risk rating accuracy, and problem loan administration.
• Interprets and applies Regulatory feedback and requirements as well as Bank policies and credit standards and evaluates adherence of reviewed credits to these policies, credit standards, risk limits and Regulatory guidance.
• Analyzes and interprets borrower specific information, including an independent assessment of repayment capacity, management capability, covenant adherence, legal documentation, and industry risk.
• Utilizes independent judgment and subject matter expertise to develop and provide management with a risk rating assessment for all borrowers reviewed, ultimately in support of the Bank's Expected Loss determination.
• Participates in and contributes to risk rating discussions, both internally and with Line of Business partners.
• Utilizes and applies subject matter expertise in development of job aids in support of Examination activities.
• Interacts independently and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with lending and credit management staff in conjunction with loan reviews. Works productively to resolve any discrepancies and disputes with lending and credit management, incorporating Line of Business feedback in final assessments, where appropriate.
• Maintains an expert working knowledge of Bank credit policies and procedures to measure appropriate adherence during loan reviews. Initiates independent professional development to stay well informed on credit products and structures, industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Produces workpapers documenting review findings for internal presentation to Loan Review management and external presentation to Line of Business partners and Regulatory review.
• Manages workflow in accordance with department standards.
• Aids and assists in the professional development of other Commercial Examiners as deemed appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information at all times.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in business or related field required. Strong preference for Finance or Accounting major or concentration, but actual work experience can offset a different degree type.
• Minimum of 5 years Commercial credit experience in loan review, credit underwriting/analysis, credit management, credit risk management, Commercial lending or Regulatory examinations.
• Strong knowledge of Commercial lending and credit analysis with demonstrated experience in corporate, syndicated and leveraged loans highly desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to compile data collected during reviews and interpret the data in narrative and analytical form to present the resulting review findings to business management.
• Must be able to present well-formed and supported opinions of process, procedure and credit risk condition to business management.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize assignments and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent PC skills, including word processing and spreadsheets via Microsoft Office products as well as custom applications and systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Domestic Travel Occasional
• International Travel Never
• Performing sedentary work Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds Occasional
• Sitting Continuous
• Standing Occasional
• Walking Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) Never
• Squatting Occasional
• Bending Occasional
• Kneeling Never
• Crawling Never
• Climbing Never
• Reaching overhead Never
• Reaching forward Occasional
• Pushing Never
• Pulling Never
• Twisting Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.