Senior Credit Officer

Portfolio Management, ABL, Asset Based Lending, Commercial Banking, Commercial Lending, Credit, Underwriting Portfolio Management, ABL, Asset Based Lending, SBA, Business Banking The Credit Officer actively monitors portfolio performance, ensures risk‑rating accuracy, participates in problem credit resolution, and contributes to portfolio analytics, stress testing, and reserve adequacy processes. The role requires strong analytical capability, regulatory awareness, and the ability to balance risk discipline with commercial objectives. Responsibilities Credit Underwriting & Approval Independently analyze and underwrite commercial credit requests, including new originations, renewals, modifications, and extensions across assigned portfolios (e.g., C&I, CRE, Construction, SBA, Specialty). Approve credit exposures within assigned lending authority and provide recommendations for higher‑level approvals as required. Ensure credit structures, covenants, collateral, and conditions appropriately mitigate identified risks and align with Bank policy. Portfolio & Risk Management Maintain ongoing oversight of assigned loan portfolios, including risk‑rating accuracy, covenant monitoring, financial statement review, and early‑warning indicators. Identify adverse trends, concentrations, and emerging risks; upscale concerns and recommend corrective actions or risk mitigants as appropriate. Participate in periodic portfolio reviews, stress testing, and sensitivity analyses to assess downside risk exposure. Problem Credit Management Partner with Relationship Managers and Special Assets to manage criticized and classified relationships. Participate in problem loan identification, action planning, workout strategies, and timely risk‑rating changes. Support Problem Loan Committee discussions and documentation as required. Governance, Policy & Regulatory Support Ensure compliance with Credit Policy, loan documentation standards, and applicable regulatory guidance. Participate in internal loan reviews, audits, and regulatory examinations related to assigned portfolios. Collaboration & Leadership Act as an independent risk voice while maintaining a constructive, solutions‑oriented partnership with business line leaders. Provide guidance and mentorship to Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers, and junior credit staff on underwriting standards and risk management best practices. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to credit processes, portfolio monitoring tools, and underwriting standards. Exercises independent credit judgment within delegated authority levels. Accountable for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of credit analysis and decisions. Responsible for appropriate escalation of elevated risks, policy exceptions, and deteriorating credit conditions to senior credit leadership Requirements Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred or comparable experience. Minimum 8+ years of progressive commercial credit experience, including direct underwriting responsibility and portfolio management for commercial loan portfolios. Demonstrated experience managing risk across one or more asset classes (C&I, CRE, Construction, SBA, or Specialty). SBA is highly preferred in this role Strong working knowledge of commercial lending products, credit policy, and regulatory guidance (FDIC / OCC / Federal Reserve). Proven analytical skills, including cash‑flow analysis, global debt service coverage, collateral evaluation, and sensitivity analysis. #J-18808-Ljbffr