Credit Risk Review Manager

Sunflower Bank Mortgage Lending; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with 6% Match

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Sunflower Bank N.A. is seeking a Credit Risk Review Manager in Denver, CO. The role leads a team of credit risk analysts to ensure loans comply with lending policies and risk guidelines, while guiding strategic decisions in this function.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive CRE/C&I credit knowledge, financial analysis skills, and experience managing staff. This is a full-time position based in Denver with a strong focus on risk governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics or equivalent
• Five or more years in financial institutions or regulatory supervisory
• Three or more years of staff management
• Thorough knowledge of credit risk processes and lending policies

Responsibilities

• Manage independent loan review and risk ratings with attention to borrower financials, collateral, and repayment capacity.
• Review portfolio quality trends and provide credit risk input.
• Lead discussions on policy issues with management and risk committees.
• Oversee major and complex loans and report exposures to leadership.
• Maintain ongoing oversight of high-risk credits and ensure consistent reporting.
• Advise on improvements to credit processes and controls.
• Collaborate with Credit Officers and Relationship Managers to address issues.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Five+ years in financial institutions or regulatory supervisory

Three+ years of staff management

Commercial credit risk knowledge (CRE / C&I)

Job description

Description

At Sunflower Bank, N.A., we’re experiencing great growth. Since our founding in 1892, we've been committed to serving our communities and supporting the team members who make it all possible. As a full-service financial institution, we offer a full range of relationship-focused services to meet personal, business, and wealth-management financial objectives. Creating Possibility is not just our mission, it’s what we do every day for clients and associates. Learn more about Sunflower Bank, N.A. at sunflowerbank.com.

Job Type

Full-time

Credit Risk Review Manager - Denver, CO

Sunflower Bank, N.A. is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to fill the position of a full-time Credit Risk Review Manager at our Denver, CO location.

The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $135,000 depending on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and location.

Summary

The Credit Risk Review Manager directs and manages a team of credit risk review analysts to ensure loans are in compliance with bank lending policies and risk guidelines. This position provides guidance and input on highly complex, high value reviews. The Credit Risk Review Manager provides input to strategic decisions that affect this functional area of responsibility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the continuous independent review of loans and commitments including the analysis of borrower financial statements, collateral valuations, and repayment capacity for the purposes of risk grading, determination of degree of attention required, identification potential weaknesses or emerging risks and conformity with Bank policies and regulatory directives.
• Review reports regarding quality and trends in the Bank’s loan portfolio
• Provide credit risk management and regulatory input.
• Conduct workout credit discussions and Credit Policy issues with managerial personnel.
• Review major and complex loans and report exposures to management.
• Maintain ongoing credit risk oversight of existing major adversely graded credits.
• Conduct Loan Quality Reviews to ensure consistency and uniformity of reporting.
• Advise management by providing appropriate recommendations and solutions.
• Build and sustain meaningful relationships with Credit and Lending staff as well as key members of Bank Management.
• Collaborate with Relationship Managers, Credit Officers, and Risk Management to address identified issues and strengthen credit processes.
• Perform the job in accordance with applicable industry laws and regulations as well as the policies and procedures established by the company.
• Responsible for upholding Fair and Responsible Banking practices and Code of Ethics and Conduct guidelines.
• Understand and participate in the Bank’s Community Reinvestment Act program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of experience working in financial institutions or regulatory supervisory institutions.
• Three or more years of experience managing staff.
• Working knowledge as a commercial credit expert in CRE and General C&I, with additional experience with more complex product types such as SBA lending, leverage finance, agriculture, warehouse lending, etc.
• Must possess sound understanding of credit processes, such as commercial loan origination and underwriting; credit policies; portfolio management, allowance for loan and lease losses; loan review and remediation.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of federal and state banking laws related to credit risk.
• Must possess knowledge of risk ratings, risk rating methodology, and credit scorecards.
• Ability to write and present clear and concise reports to provide meaningful recommendations to customers.

Pay is dependent on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and location.

Working Conditions

The physical demands of this position require the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees may spend extended periods sitting or standing, using hands to operate computers or other equipment, and reaching for work-related tasks. Regular walking may be required, along with occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or climbing. The role may involve lifting or moving items weighing up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Sunflower Bank Benefits

People choose to “bank” with us, but for those we serve, we’re more than a bank. We strive to be the financial backbone of their lives, and we know that starts with our team.

• Rooted in Strength
• Propelled by Growth
• Individuals in a Great Whole
• Creating Possibility
• Community Focused

Associates Enjoy Outstanding Benefits, Including

• 401(k) Plan with 6% Match
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Plus many more associate perks & incentives!

You’ve never worked anyplace like Sunflower Bank!

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets

Sunflower Bank, N.A. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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