Credit Review Team Leader - Consumer

Credit Review Team Leader

The Credit Review Team Leader will report directly to the Credit Review Group Manager. The ideal candidate is a proven credit risk manager with an exceptional delivery track record within a demanding environment. They possess a detailed working knowledge of the methodologies and techniques for performing credit risk review engagements and continuous monitoring activities associated with a strong independent credit review and/or segment risk function.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the departmental subject matter expert in Consumer/Scored Commercial Credit Risk, including originations, portfolio-level monitoring, risk management, credit data analysis and general knowledge of lending support area practices impact on credit risk within the financial services industry.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with bank management, regulators, as well as with the broader Credit Review team to execute review responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
• Contribute to the development and execution of Credit Review's annual and strategic plans, including the monitoring of annual plan progress, identification of required changes, adherence to engagement budget/staffing and post-exam follow-up on status of identified recommendations.
• Participate in the monitoring of credit-related risk throughout the Bank and the Holding Company including subsidiaries.
• Provide technical guidance for integrated CR engagements.
• As part of the respective credit risk focus area, develop and manage a credit review program which assesses the management framework in selecting, underwriting, and administering the direct and indirect credit risk inherent in products/services and related activities administered by business segments, assess adherence to policies and procedures and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and evaluate results to determine if issues exist and improvement recommendation are necessary.
• Coordinate with the management team on the development of credit review objectives and related procedures to address relevant credit risks.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Credit Review tools and methods.
• Identify and communicate emerging risk issues to enhance credit risk management practices across the enterprise.
• Through contribution to Credit Review leadership presentations, provide senior management and the Board of Directors with information regarding the identification, measurement, and management of credit risk for designated credit risk focus areas in the Consumer Lending segments.
• Represent Credit Review in risk meetings with business segments and affiliates, executive leadership, and the Board when necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to engage in difficult conversations, as well as ability to manage multiple engagements/projects simultaneously are essential to providing a strong, independent role when evaluating areas of the Bank and Holdco.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or related field.
• 7+ or more years of progressively responsible experience in credit review, risk and/or credit risk management, portfolio monitoring, underwriting and/or analysis, including a management role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of risk and/or credit risk management and control frameworks.
• Project management skills, ability to deliver high quality results while meet deadlines, department and personal goals
• Prior Credit Review and/or risk officer experience in Consumer or Scored Commercial Lending areas.
• Technical accounting (GAAP) or financial statement analysis knowledge
• Understanding of application of credit and behavioral models within a scored originations environment
• Working knowledge of MS Access, Excel, Word and credit/statistical analysis tools
• Conflict management experience

Compensation Range: $93,000 - $189,000 USD Annual

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.