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Senior Credit Officer I

AT First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank

Senior Credit Officer I

New York, NY

Overview

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.

This position is responsible for the quality of the Bank's commercial loan portfolios, with a primary focus on commercial real estate. Ensures that key credit issues and risk exposures are thoroughly analyzed and effectively presented, the credit decisions are acceptable, and the structures appropriately mitigate the Bank's risk exposure. Implements credit actions that adhere to Credit Policy as well as, all applicable state and federal banking regulations and confirms the assigned Risk Ratings are accurate and justified.

Responsibilities

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  • Credit Review - Ensures due diligence and background evaluation is complete before credit approval is granted. Ensures the effective administration of the corporate loan policies, programs, objectives, and goals as they pertain to the Bank. Assesses risk ratings of loans at approval, and in an ongoing basis. Assure the integrity of individual credits approved as well as the assigned portfolios.
  • Business Support - Works with the Bank's lending and underwriting teams to provide recommendations and approvals on credit structure and potential risks. Negotiates, where necessary, terms under which credit will be extended, including the repayment term, covenants, and collateral requirements. Monitors and manages loan portfolio quality metrics.
  • Documentation - Oversees documentation of loans to ensure complete loan files are maintained.
  • Special Asset Management - Works with lenders to identify and manage problem loans. Collaborates with Special Assets or Bank attorneys as needed.
  • Compliance - Ensures the integrity of the credit process, credit approval documentation and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Ensures policy compliance requirements are met.
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in Credit Analysis, Underwriting, or Lending.

-OR-

Highschool Diploma/GED and 12 years of experience in Credit Analysis, Underwriting, or Lending.

Required Skills:
  • 5+ years of experience decisioning Commercial Real Estate lending transactions in a large financial institution environment
  • Demonstrated record of increasing credit authority
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
  • Effective communication, both verbal and written
  • Detail Orientated and Organized
The base pay for this position is generally between $203,000 and $311,000. 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.

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: FCB-26783-en-us
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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