Post Approval Credit Review Officer II (Remote)

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• 28672
• 4300 Six Forks Road
• Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina, United States; New Jersey, United States
• CREDIT REVIEW
• Monday - Friday
• 05/05/2025

Overview This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States. The Credit Review team (CR) is a key department within the second line of defense. Our mission is to provide executive management and the Board of Directors with an independent view of asset quality and credit risk management practices across businesses and functions that originate or manage credit exposure. The team is comprised of risk management professionals with deep credit analysis, product knowledge, and transaction skills and experiences with commercial and private clients across the innovation ecosystem at various stages of their lifecycle. The Post Approval Credit Review Officer position is a key contributor role that provides the incumbent with diverse exposure to a variety of portfolios and products with regular engagement and collaboration with stakeholders of various seniority levels from across the bank. As such, the position has an outsized influence on helping the organization maintain its strong credit risk management practices, safety and soundness. This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States. Responsibilities The Post Approval Credit Review Officer is responsible for continuously monitoring and periodically examining Business Units' asset quality and credit risk management practices. This includes evaluating the adequacy of a unit's credit risk governance framework including risk appetite, policies and procedures, and risk reports; the depth, accuracy and timeliness of client financial and transaction structure analyses, risk rating and regulatory classification assignment, and potential impairment for a sample of individual exposures; adherence to policies, procedures and underwriting guidelines; and the quality of ongoing surveillance and problem loan management activities. Examiners report findings and recommendations to CR and Business Unit stakeholders and, for defects requiring formal action, monitor the adequacy and sustainability of management's remediation progress. From time-to-time, Examiners also lead or contribute to thematic topical examinations, special projects, or other department enhancement initiatives in furtherance of CR's mission. Major Responsibilities:

• Participate in periodic credit examinations that evaluate Business Units' asset quality and the design and operating effectiveness of credit risk management practices and controls.
• Conduct sample testing of individual credits for adherence to risk appetite and approval requirements, the quality of repayment sources and transaction structure, the accuracy of risk ratings and regulatory classifications, and the adequacy of Business Unit credit analysis and other documentation.
• Perform continuous monitoring of assigned portfolio(s), including analyzing portfolio data, underwriting and financial trends, and monitoring relevant market, industry and regulatory developments to identify emerging risks or trends.
• Develop collaborative working relationships with Business Unit stakeholders to monitor portfolio, policy, process, organizational, and other developments, including the unit's progress in remediating credit risk management defects.
• Keep CR management informed of material credit risk developments in assigned portfolio(s).
• Collaborate with CR team members to promote knowledge sharing, exchanges of best practices, and foster a positive and enriching work environment consistent with the Bank's values.
• Participate in special projects as needed in support of achieving CR's objectives.

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Commercial Lending or Credit Administration OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Commercial Lending or Credit Administration Preferred Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree; MBA, FRM, CFA, Credit Risk Certification (CRC), or other advanced degree or certification is a plus.
• 10+ years of prior lending, credit risk management, credit review, regulatory supervision, or similar experience with commercial loan portfolios, including one of more of the following portfolio types: financial institutions (funds), technology, healthcare, leveraged lending, sponsor finance, high net worth individuals, or commercial real estate.
• Strong credit / financial statement analysis skills, proven understanding of business and financial markets and the effects of economic conditions on a Bank's credit portfolios.
• Familiarity with US regulatory expectations related to maintaining safe and sound credit risk management practices.
• Broad knowledge of corporate finance concepts and theories, industry credit practices, current financial and regulatory environments, and risk management techniques.
• Ability to analyze portfolio trends at a macro level, identify leading/lagging indicators or other signs of changing risk levels and/or symptoms of process control breakdowns.
• Some people or project management experience demonstrating a track record leading or collaborating in small teams.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, and a high degree of professional maturity appropriate for interactions with Business Unit management as an ambassador of the CR department.
• Strong attention to detail, a dedication to quality, and enthusiasm for learning. Eagerness to remain current on Bank, market, and industry developments to keep skills current and sharp.
• Willingness to travel 0-10% if needed

The base pay for this position is generally between $110,000.00 and $155,000.00. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment. This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants. Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates.

First Citizens Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military membership, application, or obligation, or any other legally protected status. Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act prohibits First Citizens Bank from employing individuals convicted of certain criminal offenses. Offers of employment will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check. The Bank is committed to maintaining a safe workplace free from the influence of prohibited drugs and the misuse of alcohol and will not tolerate any prohibited drug use or alcohol misuse that jeopardizes the safety of associates, customers or others at the workplace, or threatens the Bank's operations or competitiveness.

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