Credit Risk Team Lead (SBA 7a)

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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Proactively communicates with Loan Officers and assigned Credit Portfolio Managers during the underwriting, approval and portfolio management processes.
• Review and circulate credit packages and modifications for approval. Ensure packages are updated as required by approvers.
• Underwrite complex new loan requests and modifications.
• Coordinate with the assigned Commercial Loan Officers, Loan Officer Assistants and Direct Reports all activities required to complete a credit package.
• Completes performance evaluations, reviews and approves timecards and all other manager related activities for his/her direct reports.
• Prepare effective packages for credit approval circulation and to present packages to the required level of credit authority.
• Obtain, and monitor various loan portfolio reports such as Maturing Loans, Past-Due Loans, Annual Reviews and proactively assist lenders with requisite action plans.
• Assure that credits are accurately risk rated and credits are properly monitored and reported.
• Adhere and comply with all requirements of Regulation B Adverse Action Procedures -- Florida Division.
• Create and maintain current BSA Information.
• Adhere and comply with all requirements of watch list and EDD procedures.
• Manage and track covenants, borrowing bases, A-R Ageing, etc. for their accounts.
• Assist in preparation of quarterly CLMR reports.
• Advise Lenders on all matters related to the Bank's Credit Policy and related Procedures/Forms.
• As time allows conduct annual site visits, attend loan closings and other tasks required to support assigned lenders.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of credit underwriting, accounting and loan documentation with the ability to.
• Ability to effectively communicate credit concerns and formulate alternate loan structures to customers, business unit team leaders, department heads and senior management.
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong level of interpersonal and social skills needed to interact with loan officers, administrative staff and customers.
• Strong personal time management skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Strong credit skills.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Required Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of seven years of experience in a commercial lending environment in a credit-oriented and underwriting position.
• Bachelor's degree, completion of a formal credit training program, and prior supervisory experience is preferred.