Credit Manager
Compensation : $100,000 - $145,000.
Location : Stamford, CT - full-time onsite to start.
About the company :
- 150+ year independent community organization.
- Great tenure throughout the organization.
- Strong mission - commitment to serving their community.
- High visibility role, and opportunity for advancement.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
Responsibilities :
Credit Administration Leadership & Operations
Oversee daily operations including loan pipeline monitoring, staff scheduling, cross-training, and compliance with policies and regulations.Serve as primary contact for analysts and lenders; maintain procedures manual and ensure adherence to deadlines.Manage commercial credit underwriting software and represent Credit Administration in meetings with Business Banking and senior management.Underwriting & Credit Structuring
Collaborate with Business Banking to support customer credit needs through due diligence, financial analysis, and loan structuring.Ensure timely underwriting, risk assessment, and use of approval authority; validate documentation and loan conditions.Portfolio Management & Risk Oversight
Allocate and manage analyst portfolios, ensuring balanced workloads and adherence to review schedules.Oversee risk rating accuracy, escalate deteriorating credits, and transition loans to remediation.Conduct servicing events, monitor ticklers, and identify credit opportunities within the portfolio.Talent Management & Strategic Support
Lead hiring, training, performance reviews, and development planning for Credit Administration staff.Support Chief Credit Officer with board reporting, strategic planning, budgeting, and appraisal processes.Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation
Build strong relationships across departments and respond to information requests and customer needs.Contribute to policy development, data integrity improvements, and reporting initiatives using different tools.Participate in community engagement and pursue ongoing professional development.Desired Qualifications :
Degree in Accounting / Finance highly preferred.5+ years of experience in commercial credit, or something similar.Management experience, and strong technical experience.#LI-TM5 #LI-Hybrid #INOCT2025 #ZRCFS