Credit Associate - Private Banking Commercial Real Estate

City National Bank; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Generous 401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Time away benefits

Fertility benefits

Career Mobility support

Colleague Resource Groups

Job summary

City National Bank is seeking a Credit Associate in Private Banking Commercial Real Estate to support underwriting and portfolio management for a CRE book focused on high net worth individuals. You will analyze credit data, assist with risk reviews, and collaborate with Portfolio Managers to maintain credit quality.

The role emphasizes learning underwriting and portfolio management with opportunities to grow toward owning a portfolio of credits across multifamily, retail, office, and other CRE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of progressively increasing credit underwriting and portfolio management experience.
• Intermediate experience in credit management and lending operations with strong risk management understanding.
• Desire to build leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to train and develop talent.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Intermediate analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Industry-specific knowledge and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support the Private Banking CRE portfolio alongside Portfolio Managers and Credit Lead.
• Assist with credit data analysis, underwriting, and portfolio reviews.
• Prepare credit presentations to support underwriting and portfolio management.
• Monitor portfolio performance and covenant tracking.
• Analyze credit data, market reports, and industry trends.
• Support risk management and compliance with bank policies.
• Collaborate with team and participate in ad-hoc projects.
• Develop underwriting and portfolio management skills toward ownership of a portfolio.

Skills

Credit underwriting

Portfolio management

Data analysis

Leadership coaching

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business

Job description

CREDIT ASSOCIATE- Private Banking Commercial Real Estate

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The Credit Associate-Private Banking Commercial Real Estate is responsible for supporting credit analysis and portfolio management activities. This role involves assisting with credit data analysis, underwriting, and portfolio review activities including facilitating credit risk recommendation. The Credit Associate may be assigned a book of lower-complexity loans and relationships. The Credit Associate collaborates with team members to ensure effective credit operations. The Credit Associate helps maintain high standards of credit quality and compliance.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• In partnership with Portfolio Managers and Credit Lead, this role will support the Private Banking Commercial Real Estate portfolio, while is comprised largely of mini-perm loans to high net worth individuals and family offices across a variety of product types (multifamily, retail, industrial, office, self-storage, and unsecured).
• Experience working with high net worth / private banking / wealth management clients is preferred. Candidate must have foundational understanding of personal financial statements, real estate schedules, and tax returns.
• On occasion, this role may support other CRE verticals in the bank, including institutional real estate and construction lending.
• Credit Analysis: Performs credit analysis activities to assess creditworthiness of borrowers, guarantors, and sponsors.
• Performance Monitoring: Performs portfolio management activities to monitor and analyze portfolio performance, including periodic reviews and covenant tracking.
• Data Analysis: Analyzes credit data, market and industry reports, trendcards, and prepare credit presentations to support underwriting and portfolio management.
• Risk Management: Supports effective risk management practices, maintaining high standards of credit quality and origination in alignment with Bank's credit risk appetite, and compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration: Works closely with team members to ensure cohesive and effective credit operations. Participate in ad-hoc projects to support the organization’s priorities.
• Learning and Development: Demonstrates a strong desire to learn underwriting and portfolio management skills, actively seeking opportunities for professional growth and development, eventually leading to ownership of a portfolio of credits

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of progressively increasing credit underwriting and portfolio management experience in relevant industry/industries

Additional Qualifications

• Intermediate experience in credit management and lending operations, with a strong understanding of risk management principles
• Desire to build leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to train and develop talent
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Intermediate analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions
• Industry-specific knowledge and expertise

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Compensation

Starting base salary: $34.55 - $55.19 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

Benefits and Perks

At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

ABOUT US

Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications.

Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.