Chief Credit Officer

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic, ever-growing team that transforms talent into top-tier financial professionals and visionary changemakers? At Helm Bank USA, we don’t just build careers - we build business leaders, while Growing the Dream. Overview Functional Job Title: Chief Credit Officer Corporate Job Title: Senior Vice President Division: Credit Department: Credit Administration Location: Miami Reporting Line: President, Chief Executive Officer Summary This position is responsible for providing support, direction, credit information, and loan policies and procedures to ensure the overall quality of the Bank’s lending portfolio. This position is primarily responsible for managing the Credit Division of the bank. Who We Are We are a leading Bank with global reach, shaping one of the most attractive personalized client services in the financial industry. At Helm Bank USA, we have created a new banking experience through a business model centered around our clients, proudly providing customer service for more than thirty years. Not only do we build strong relationships: our relationships are measured in generations. Our vision is to create a financial connection to the United States for multinational companies and foreign national individuals seeking their own dreams of business opportunities and real estate investments. Through strong relationships, our purpose is to help our clients make great decisions. Today -as when we started- Helm Bank USA is driven by one imperative goal: to create the best possible solutions for our clients; we are passionate about delivering expert advice to our clients and creating solutions that enable them to reach their financial ambitions in highly competitive markets. At Helm Bank USA, we believe that the human touch and talent make all the difference! We are looking for passionate, impact players, and changemakers to join our success story while taking our company to new heights. Come join us and become immersed in our best-in-class, team-oriented type of culture -where every employee has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. This is our inspiration! Who You Are You are a motivated exceptional financial services professional who is passionate about supporting key initiatives in a fast-paced environment. You excel at handling a rapid flow of requests and always thrive to provide utmost excellent level of support. You are a hardworking, dedicated, and positive individual who continuously aims to make outstanding contributions and effect a difference from day one. What You’ll Do Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned: Core Duties Work with different areas of the Bank to define credit risk and strategies. Implement a system of credit analysis and decision for quality assurance, monitoring and performance of loans made as required by the board directives and the Credit Policy Reviews and approves/declines loans within his/her Lending Authority. Reviews large and complex loans prior to their submission to Loan Committee; reviews consist of making recommendations on loan structure, repayment capacity, credit records, collateral quality, terms, so as not to expose the Bank to undue credit risk. Approve the assignment of ratings as needed in conjunction with the Management of the Portfolio and the Allowance for Credit Losses analysis, other quality loan information and trends. Oversee and approve the preparation of the Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL). Make recommendations to the Loan Committee and Board of Directors for monthly allocations of reserves Oversee and approve the preparation of special studies related to Country Risk, Stress Testing and Credit concentrations to analyze complex financial actions Oversee the process to identify problem loans, discuss the status of problem loans with attorneys, executive management and senior lending officers Oversee the process to prepare periodic reports for board discussion. Supervises the Bank’s special assets and collections department and informs the Board of Directors and the Loan Collections committee regarding the efforts to maintain an adequate level of delinquencies in the portfolio. Assist the Department on the implementation of strategies to improve the delinquency ratio. Leadership Oversee the full range of managerial duties for the credit analysis, loan review, credit administration, portfolio management, collections and special assets functions. Chairs the Country Risk Committee and is a member of the ALCO, Compliance & CRA, Loan and Risk Management. Work with the different levels of oversight (three lines of defense) and lead interaction with all stakeholders Strategic Planning Responsible to define the short and long term strategic planning (portfolio, target segments, etc.) for Credit Risk Analyzes credit risk and prepares recommendations for policies, strategic planning, procedures, controls or actions. Regulatory Assure adherence to Credit policies and practices of the organization and applicable regulatory and governmental agencies. What You’ll Need Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Accounting, or Finance Minimum of 10 years of experience in bank credit management; Senior Credit Officer credentials is a plus Bilingual: English and Spanish (read, write, speak fluently) Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Jack Henry, and Abrigo Proven leadership capabilities in managing highly skilled teams Management of credit risk platforms Strong mathematical and statistical abilities Customer/Client Focus Credibility and Professionalism Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills Teamwork and Collaboration Initiative and Proactive Approach Stress Management and Resilience Organizational and Time Management Skills Technical Proficiency Effective Communication Adaptability and Flexibility Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships, fostering trust and mutual respect to achieve shared goals. Effective communication & Adaptability. Enhance Service Delivery. Conflict Resolution. Giving & Receiving feedback. Valuing Diversity. Ability to understand and apply business principles, concepts, KPIs, and strategies to make informed decisions to contribute to organizational success. Strategic & Critical Thinking. Solutions-Driven. Decision Making. Have a business-driven mindset, prioritizing customer’s needs. Problem-Solving. Growth Mindset. Aligning individual and department goals with bank’s business objectives. Omnichannel communication while maintaining personalized service. Client excellence. Thinking outside the box and developing new ideas to improve ways of working. Ability to work with emerging technologies. Digital Transformational Mindset. Resource allocation. Technical Skills. Change Management. Continuous Learning. Transformational creativity. Agility & Flexibility. Automation & Process Optimization. Regulatory & Risk Management Adapting to changing regulations with sound risk management. Analytical. Integrity & Rule Compliance. Regulatory Governance. Financial Crime Prevention. Operational Risk Avoidance. Risk-Aware Mindset. Cybersecurity. Corporate Social Responsibility. Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results. Acquiring skills & knowledge through practical and active engagement. Real-world application. Lifelong Learner. Being curious and eager to develop skillset. SMART Goal Setting, Time Management. Proficiency. Training & Upskilling. Ability to take responsibility and ownership. Fostering Trust. High Performance. Follow Through. Set Clear Expectations. Provide Resources & Coaching. Measuring work output. Process-Driven. Results-Oriented. Consistency. Lead by Example. Self-Management. Communicate effectively. Integrated Business Excellence. Drive sustainable growth. Value Creation & Long-Term Thinking. Stakeholder Inclusion. Corporate Purpose & Values Alignment. Impact Assessment. Operational Resilience & Crisis Management. Operational Excellence. Adaptability. Life at Helm Bank USA At Helm Bank USA, our sustainable success is based on our talents and how we partner with our clients and communities to create lasting value. Staying true to that mission, we fully live by our corporate values: empathy, curiosity, creativity, and passion! These values represent the essence of our brand and encapsulate the DNA of our organization. In other words: They say who we are, what we do and how we do it. We have a constant healthy respect for our Best Banks To Work For & Best Places to Work in Florida certified culture and community. We believe that all employees should have the opportunity to lead and appreciate that good ideas can come from anyone. From the top down, our leaders are actively involved in strategic oversight, running the business, and in the well-being and growth of all employees. We consider our people our number one asset and as such, we unceasingly aim for our employees to realize their full potential by continuously assessing and offering new personal and professional development opportunities. Why You Should Join Helm Bank USA We have historically regarded the well-being of our employees at heart and on top of mind. In that vein, we continue to strive to offer benefits and programs that support the interests of our teams while continue to foster the culture that makes us an Employer of choice. Some of the benefits you can expect when you join Helm Bank USA include: Medical/Rx/Dental/Vision - 100% covered by the Bank for all employees; eligible family members covered by employees at a group’s rate Short Term & Long Term Disability, as well as Group Term Life insurance of twice the annual salary fully covered by Helm Bank USA; no expense to the employee Competitive first-level PTO and other time-off policies Company 401(k) plan with employer match of 100% of up to 5% of eligible compensation Supplemental optional benefits such Voluntary Life insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Cancer Insurance Company-sponsored training and professional development opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr