Credit Officer II-Special Assets Group

NBMBAA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America seeks a senior-level credit professional to manage a high-risk commercial loan portfolio and drive resolution strategies that minimize losses. You will negotiate settlements, oversee foreclosures and bankruptcies, and ensure strict adherence to bank policies and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, stakeholder collaboration, and leadership of a team in complex, time-sensitive situations to maximize recoveries for the bank.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in middle market or large corporate loans, credit restructuring, or related risk management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial lending, credit analysis, commercial loan documentation, collateral analysis, and commercial credit structures.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience leading borrower, sponsor, legal, and lender discussions.
• Strong financial analysis skills, including cash flow analysis, collateral evaluation, repayment capacity assessment, and enterprise valuation concepts.
• Ability to exercise sound credit judgment and make decisions in complex, time-sensitive situations.
• Industry knowledge across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develops, negotiates, and implements comprehensive resolution strategies.
• Manages and oversees adversarial collection actions (e.g. litigation, foreclosures, bankruptcies, and receiverships).
• Ensures compliance with bank policies and regulatory standards.
• Oversees the asset quality of the portfolio through effective risk management practices.
• Conducts periodic portfolio reviews.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage a portfolio of highly complex criticized, classified, and distressed commercial credit relationships through all stages of the resolution process.
• Develop and execute credit resolution strategies designed to maximize recoveries, minimize loss severity, and protect the Bank’s interests.
• Assess borrower performance, collateral support, guarantor strength, industry conditions, and legal considerations to determine the optimal path to resolution.
• Lead negotiations involving restructurings, repayment plans, settlements, discounted payoffs, collateral dispositions, note sales, and other recovery-focused solutions.
• Prepare and present strategy recommendations, credit approvals, and portfolio updates to senior leadership and risk management partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for borrowers, sponsors, attorneys, consultants, participating lenders, and other stakeholders associated with assigned relationships.
• Manage bankruptcy, litigation, foreclosure, receivership, and other legal recovery actions to maximize recoveries and minimize losses.
• Coach and mentor junior associates on the team to help develop credit and corporate workout skills.

Skills

Adaptability

Collection Management

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Risk Management

Credit and Risk Assessment

Decision Making

Financial Analysis

Legal Structures and Legal Forms

Underwriting

Client Management

Loan Structuring

Negotiation

Oral Communications

Written Communications

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Job description

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 and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. 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 directly managing a high-risk/criticized or distressed commercial loan portfolio. Key responsibilities include developing, negotiating, and implementing resolution strategies focused on reducing the volatility and severity of losses. Job expectations include adherence to all bank policies and regulatory requirements, proactive identification and mitigation of risks within the portfolio, and maintaining a high-level of integrity and ethical standards in all interactions.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, negotiates, and implements comprehensive resolution strategies
• Manages and oversees adversarial collection actions (e.g. litigation, foreclosures, bankruptcies, and receiverships)
• Ensures compliance with bank policies and regulatory standards
• Oversees the asset quality of the portfolio through effective risk management practices
• Conducts periodic portfolio reviews
• Establishes and maintains collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage a portfolio of highly complex criticized, classified, and distressed commercial credit relationships through all stages of the resolution process.
• Develop and execute credit resolution strategies designed to maximize recoveries, minimize loss severity, and protect the Bank’s interests.
• Assess borrower performance, collateral support, guarantor strength, industry conditions, and legal considerations to determine the optimal path to resolution.
• Lead negotiations involving restructurings, repayment plans, settlements, discounted payoffs, collateral dispositions, note sales, and other recovery-focused solutions.
• Prepare and present strategy recommendations, credit approvals, and portfolio updates to senior leadership and risk management partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for borrowers, sponsors, attorneys, consultants, participating lenders, and other stakeholders associated with assigned relationships.
• Manage bankruptcy, litigation, foreclosure, receivership, and other legal recovery actions to maximize recoveries and minimize losses.
• Coach and mentor junior associates on the team to help develop credit and corporate workout skills.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in middle market or large corporate loans, credit restructuring, or related risk management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial lending, credit analysis, commercial loan documentation, collateral analysis, and commercial credit structures.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience leading borrower, sponsor, legal, and lender discussions
• Strong financial analysis skills, including cash flow analysis, collateral evaluation, repayment capacity assessment, and enterprise valuation concepts.
• Ability to exercise sound credit judgment and make decisions in complex, time-sensitive situations.
• Industry knowledge across multiple sectors

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Business Law, a legal aptitude, strong knowledge of contracts, and knowledge of bankruptcy law
• Ability to work independently on complex transactions while exercising sound credit judgment
• Knowledge of ancillary banking products such as treasury services, derivatives, commercial cards, and deposits
• Strong knowledge of Commercial Loan Documentation
• Knowledge of Commercial Credit Structure
• Strong Negotiation Skills

Skills:

• Adaptability
• Collection Management
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Credit and Risk Assessment
• Decision Making
• Financial Analysis
• Legal Structures and Legal Forms
• Underwriting
• Client Management
• Loan Structuring
• Negotiation
• Oral Communications
• Written Communications

Minimum Education Requirement:

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

Pay Transparency details

US - IL - Chicago - 110 N Wacker Dr - Bank Of America Tower Chicago (IL4110), US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100), US - RI - Providence - 1 Financial Plz - 1 Financial Plaza (RI1537)Pay and benefits informationPay range$100,000.00 - $156,600.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Discretionary incentive eligibleThis 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.