Associate Portfolio Manager
Commercial Banking
Los Angeles, California
Description
At Citizens, we’re more than a bank. Here, you’ll experience new things, create new opportunities, think beyond your role and make an impact. Within this role, you will be responsible for effective credit and risk administration. Additionally, you are responsible for adherence to credit policy and requirements. Furthermore, you should be equipped to oversee financial analysis and modeling, risk evaluation, and ongoing portfolio maintenance activities. Lastly, you will provide client support for assigned portfolios of Business Banking clients.
Primary responsibilities include
- Ensure that all necessary credit files are present and up to date.
- Prepare and submit internal reporting/compliance documents and reporting for assigned portfolio.
- Complete written summaries of industry issues and information.
- Assist with processing loan modifications, tracks and collects financial reporting, covenant compliance, collateral requirements.
- Confirm the accuracy of risk ratings and changes as warranted.
- Develop solutions and alternative to modifications, including financial covenant structuring.
- Engage with existing customers on a specific financial analysis or account management issue.
- Responsible for responding to questions from Credit independently.
- Identify opportunities to cross sell bank products and services to existing customers.
- Work diligently in managing assigned credits to present information in an organize manner.
- Responsible for managing the existing portfolio of straight forward credits/customers through verification and analysis of financial and collateral information.
- Use independent judgment and discretion to complete the CPS, terms and conditions and appendices, cash flow coverage, collateral coverage worksheets, spreads, risk rating and profitability models for assigned credits for straightforward loans (generally a type of credit which does not issue public financials, is not highly levered, does not include an asset securitization, nor rely on Enterprise Value).
- Prepare relationship data on commercial customers/prospects and accurately identifies total bank exposure.
- Work with an assigned group of PMs in support of the activities noted above for moderately complex credits.
- Interpret financial statements and make recommendations based on the analysis completed and will advise findings to PM or RM.
- Answer financial analysis or modeling questions for other credit analysts.
- Work Independently to complete a whole AR or UW.
- Handle multiple accounts on your own, engages in 1:1 client contact, actively participates in risk discussions.
Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials
- Proven experience in credit and risk administration, with a strong understanding of credit policy and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in financial analysis, modeling, and risk evaluation, including interpreting financial statements and advising on findings.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain business banking portfolios, including loan modifications, covenant compliance, and collateral tracking.
- Skilled in preparing internal reports, compliance documentation, and industry summaries.
- Capable of independently completing credit packages, including CPS, terms and conditions, cash flow and collateral coverage worksheets, risk ratings, and profitability models.
- Experience with straightforward credit structures, including those without public financials or complex securitizations.
- Strong judgment and discretion in credit decisioning and client engagement.
- Ability to identify cross-sell opportunities and present organized credit information.
- Effective communicator with clients and internal stakeholders, including Credit and Portfolio Managers.
- Comfortable handling multiple accounts and participating in risk discussions.
- Collaborative mindset with experience supporting moderately complex credits and mentoring peers on financial analysis and modeling.
Hours & Work Schedule
- Hours per Week: 40
- Work Schedule: M-F
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.
Background Check
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.
Benefits
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more.
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