Credit Review Manager (Risk Consulting)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to lead teams of credit risk professionals in addressing our client’s credit risk mitigation needs. Engagements will encompass a broad range of credit risk-related matters and may include the following: credit risk review or loan review work, credit administration and policy review, quality assurance/ internal audits of loan review departments, and other credit risk specific engagements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and Inspire: Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative, client-focused culture that delivers exceptional results.
• Deliver Expertise: Provide deep subject-matter knowledge in credit risk mitigation, credit policies, and procedures across a variety of engagements.
• Drive Excellence: Oversee credit risk reviews, loan reviews, internal audits, and policy assessments with precision and strategic insight.
• Client Engagement: Communicate industry trends and best practices effectively to clients, offering actionable recommendations and thought leadership.
• Practice Development: Contribute to internal initiatives including talent development, business growth, and service innovation.
• Mentorship & Talent Growth: Support the professional development of team members through coaching, feedback, and career guidance.
• Personal Growth: Invest in your own development through continuous learning in technical areas, industry specialization, and leadership.
• Market Presence: Build your personal brand and network to identify new opportunities and drive growth for the risk consulting practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a commercial credit analyst, credit officer, loan review officer, commercial portfolio manager, or a related credit risk role within a bank or regulatory agency
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CRC, CFA)
• Willingness and ability to travel to meet client needs
• Experience with presenting and effectively communicating observations to senior stakeholders, committees and /or other team members
• Exceptional verbal/written communication, leadership and analytical skills
• Exemplary client service skills
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple lending industries or deep specialization in one (including, but not limited to: asset based lending, agriculture, hospitality, healthcare, energy)

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in commercial real estate underwriting or regulatory credit review for community, regional, national, or foreign banking organizations
• Familiarity with SBA lending, construction lending, agricultural lending, syndicated loans, shared national credits, or leveraged transactions
• Comprehensive understanding of credit lifecycle processes: origination, servicing, and review
• Proven ability to develop credit policies, risk rating methodologies, and perform stress testing
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state banking regulations related to credit risk
• Prior consulting experience or progressive leadership roles with supervisory responsibilities
• Ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision and provide leadership to a team
• Ability to exercise independence of judgement and autonomy
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintained profitability targets.