The Wholesale Portfolio Risk Officer, handles client's financial needs, ensuring that the overall client experience is favorable and that the bank is in a position to expand the relationship. The incumbent is responsible for commercial & industrial underwriting and commercial real estate underwriting. The incumbent takes the lead where debt product opportunities are identified to meet client's needs and is accountable for all aspects of due diligence, underwriting, structuring and preparing the credit package for review and approval. Interfaces directly with the client and participates in building the client relationship. This position does not involve residential or consumer mortgage underwriting.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary duties and responsibilities include Commercial & Industrial and Commercial Real Estate underwriting of new loans to render sound lending decision, while maintaining quality control of new loans, which is essential to the sound business operations of the bank.
• Directly responsible for delivering on a timely basis the end-to-end debt product to the client management process by underwriting all new loan requests primarily within the Wholesale Lines of Business (Corporate Banking, Business Banking and Private Client Group). At times, the incumbent will also support PBB LOB (Retail), as well.
• Effectively partners with Relationship Manager(s).
  * Leads due diligence, credit package production and approval process. An integral part of this process is the ability to interact with the client either via phone and/or in person.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge of the client's industry; is aware of benchmarks, standards, methodologies and structures; has up to date knowledge of client industry practices and processes; keeps abreast of trends and development.
• The incumbent is responsible for ensuring underwriting risk management processes are executed consistently, efficiently and effectively.
• Works with client team in providing as needed support with Treasury Management, Loan Operations, etc. in connection with assigned relationships.
• Accountable for asset quality by underwriting within the bank's policies, guidelines and risk tolerances.
• Ensures with the assistance of FinServ that credit events and monitoring information is entered accurately into appropriate systems.
• Responsible for adherence to credit policies, guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Minimum 2 years corporate/commercial banking experience or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years Demonstrated knowledge of credit administration and strong credit skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure within time constraints.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills to manage both internal and external relationships.
• Strong analytical and written skills, with an ability to comprehend complex financial matters.
• Proficiency in Excel to manipulate and create financial spreadsheets and models. Proficiency in Word and Power Point.

• Bachelor's Degree in a business-related major from an accredited college or university.

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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