SBA Portfolio Manager III

As the SBA Underwriter PM III (UW III) , you will be responsible for reviewing and underwriting loan requests under the Commercial Credit Policy up to TCL $1MM. Underwriting and recommendations should be based on sound credit judgment with particular emphasis on adherence to SBA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), credit policy and requirements, bank’s risk culture, financial analysis / modeling, risk evaluation and mitigation and proper loan structuring. The SBA UW III is responsible for underwriting and recommending for approval within SLAs and meeting production requirements. The SBA Underwriter III will independently interact with senior management, sales team, credit products manager and credit officers in order to discuss and resolve risk related issues. This role independently reviews financials, proposed loan structure, collateral and due diligence and makes recommendations of new money requests for approval. Aggressively seeks alternative means of financing or counter offers for all borrowers when it is determined that the original request cannot be accommodated. The SBA UW III will perform the functions of the position with periodic oversight and is expected to perform with reasonable general supervisory intervention. They will be responsible for underwriting the simple and complex relationships within the group. Primary responsibilities include Evaluates appropriateness of loan structure with SBA Sales Specialists, Relationship Managers (RMs) and Credit Product Managers (CPMs) as needed to meet client needs for new loans while ensuring Citizens’ credit risk profiles are maintained. Assumes the responsibility to protect and preserve the integrity of Citizens’ risk appetite while accurately assessing and managing risk. Assures compliance with commercial credit policy and risk acceptance criteria. Effectively maintains high quality credit file documentation in a paperless environment. Applies credit skills, product knowledge, industry analysis, and sound judgment to assess and manage credit risk effectively. Exhibits knowledge of various types of loan terms, structures, and conditions and understanding of loan documentation. Actively and Effectively Manage multiple clients and transactions to meet production expectations as measured by goal setting metrics’ production commensurate with type & complexity of underwriting package. Consistently adheres to all service level agreements. credit experience and skill set with the moderately complex credits, with moderately complex organization structures, documentation, moderately complex covenant structures and / or collateral structures. Exhibits comprehensive written and verbal communication skills. Regularly interacts with and develops relationships with existing RMs & CPMs. Duties may also include mentoring junior colleagues, proactively building relationships both within department and across business units. Develops an understanding of cross sell services and can convey benefits of such on assigned portfolios. Qualifications 5 years of direct lending experience and exhibited competency in various aspects of SBA lending and portfolio management including financial spreading and analysis, credit structuring, collateral analysis, understand and applying credit policy and credit monitoring and risk administration practices. Must demonstrate practical and conceptual knowledge of credit and risk analysis. General knowledge and understand of financial modeling and the ability to structure credit in modeling environment. Able to assist PM’s in general portfolio management Exhibits competency at independently reaching conclusions and forms clear view of credit structure and business risk to Bank. Good understanding of industry nuances applicable to the credits reviewed. General knowledge of loan and related legal documents. Strong communication skills; and ability to influence others by persuasively presenting thoughts and ideas to gain commitment and agreement for proposed ideas and solutions. Equivalent work experience may be considered as an alternative to formal degree program completion Education Bachelor's Degree Required Hours & Work Schedule Hours per week : 40 Work Schedule : Monday-Friday 8 : 30am to 5 : 00pm LI-Citizens4 Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance. 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