Credit Officer I/II-Technology, Media, Telecom & Gaming

Bank of America; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a senior Corporate/Commercial Credit professional in the San Francisco area to manage a portfolio of clients, underwrite loans, and coordinate with Relationship Management, Treasury, and Risk teams. The role focuses on credit structuring, risk assessment, and ongoing monitoring while mentoring junior staff.

The role emphasizes strong accounting/finance knowledge, legal credit agreements, and the ability to drive loan growth within regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years corporate/commercial credit experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting and corporate finance.
• Strong understanding of legal credit agreements.
• Strong knowledge of ancillary bank products (treasury, cash management, derivatives).
• Strong business writing skills.
• Ability to coach junior teammates.

Responsibilities

• Partners with relationship management and product partners to assess clients’ credit needs and create solutions.
• Leads loan structure conversations and negotiates loan documentation with clients and internal/external legal partners.
• Drives credit and risk approval processes for new credit originations, renewals, increases, and modifications.
• Leads ongoing monitoring efforts for a portfolio of clients in compliance with regulations, policy and procedure.
• Drives the growth of funded loans and revenue while mitigating risks, maintaining asset quality and adhering to regulatory requirements.
• Serves as an escalation point for complex credit transactions.
• Mentors and supports associates.
• Oversees and assesses the credit worthiness of borrowers based on due diligence findings, financial statement analysis, forecasting, analysis of company and industry risks, terms and conditions, and relationship profitability to provide high quality credit approval to Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Global Markets, and Treasury.
• Exercises Delegated Approval Authority using sound judgment and expertise to make approval decisions for the business including new lending limits, structuring and negotiating deal terms, credit worthiness, annual reviews and renewals, risk ratings, and breach actions.
• Leads new credit originations in coordination and collaboration with the coverage teams including Relationship Managers, Risk, Syndications, Treasury, and all other product partners.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Credit & Risk Assessment

Financial Analysis

Loan Structuring

Underwriting

Attention to Detail

Business Acumen

Forecasting & Modeling

Research & Analysis

Written Communications

Business Development

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Portfolio Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related

Job description

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:

This job is responsible for managing clients and related credit products, partnering closely with relationship management, sales/trading, treasury management, operations and risk teams to support the client relationship.

Key responsibilities include underwriting, monitoring, managing operational needs and/or client requests. Job expectations include credit-focused client management responsibilities, independent thought leadership, strong leadership skills, the ability to provide feedback to less experienced teammates and may also manage a team.

Responsibilities:

• Partners with relationship management and product partners to assess clients’ credit needs and create solutions
• Leads loan structure conversations and negotiates loan documentation with clients and internal/external legal partners
• Drives credit and risk approval processes for new credit originations, renewals, increases, and modifications
• Leads ongoing monitoring efforts for a portfolio of clients in compliance with regulations, policy and procedure
• Drives the growth of funded loans and revenue while mitigating risks, maintaining asset quality and adhering to regulatory requirements
• Serves as an escalation point for complex credit transactions
• Mentors and supports associates
• Oversees and assesses the credit worthiness of borrowers based on due diligence findings, financial statement analysis, forecasting, analysis of company and industry risks, terms and conditions, and relationship profitability to provide high quality credit approval to Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Global Markets, and Treasury
• Exercises Delegated Approval Authority using sound judgment and expertise to make approval decisions for the business including new lending limits, structuring and negotiating deal terms, credit worthiness, annual reviews and renewals, risk ratings, and breach actions
• Leads new credit originations in coordination and collaboration with the coverage teams including Relationship Managers, Risk, Syndications, Treasury, and all other product partners

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years Corporate/Commercial credit experience
• Strong understanding of accounting and corporate finance
• Strong understanding of legal credit agreements
• Strong knowledge of ancillary bank products (treasury, cash management, derivatives)
• Strong business writing skills
• Ability to coach junior teammates

Desired Qualifications:

• Specific experience within Technology, Media, Telecom & Gaming industries
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Credit and Risk Assessment
• Financial Analysis
• Loan Structuring
• Underwriting
• Attention to Detail
• Business Acumen
• Financial Forecasting and Modeling
• Research Analysis
• Written Communications
• Business Development
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Portfolio Analysis
• Stakeholder Management

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40

Pay Transparency details US - CA - San Francisco - 555 California St - Bofa Center - 555 California (CA5705), US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)

Pay and benefits information Pay range $102,000.00 - $200,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

Privacy Statement: https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/privacy-notice At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

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