Special Assets Associate I

First Citizens; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens in Santa Monica seeks a Credit Analyst to support underwriting, debt restructuring, and portfolio management in a dynamic, hybrid environment.

The role requires reviewing credit information, maintaining files, and coordinating with clients and operations to ensure accurate assessments and timely reporting across multiple deal stages. A bachelor’s degree and 3 years in credit analysis are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or high school diploma/GED with 3 years in credit training or financial analysis.
• Knowledge of credit policy, risk rating matrices, and bank systems.
• Experience in underwriting, portfolio management, and restructuring strategies.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting: Process Management - Assists in the review of the assigned portfolio for credit quality and credit risk rating accuracy and notes any policy exceptions.
• Reporting/Portfolio Management - Maintains credit files, monitors past dues, prepares underwriting packages, interfaces with operations, and contacts clients to obtain financial information.
• Knowledge of Credit Policy, Risk Rating Matrices, and Bank systems - Navigate bank systems and apply policy standards.
• Knowledge of Lending Products and Restructuring - Manage less complex accounts and suggest strategies to mitigate loss and interact with clients.

Skills

Ability to review and analyze credit &

Knowledge of financial principles &

Education

Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 3 years' experience in Credit Training or Financial Analysis

Job description

Overview

This is a hybrid role with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.

Supports in the portfolio management of a variety of problem loans. Primary responsibilities will include underwriting / executing debt restructuring and portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a dynamic / fast paced environment, managing a variety of deal stages and types, with a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Underwriting: Process Management - Assists in the review of the assigned portfolio for credit quality and credit risk rating accuracy and notes any policy exceptions. Requires underwriting skills on a variety of technology/life sciences verticals as well as credit products. Prepares quarterly CLS/CLR packages as well as CLR minutes.
• Reporting/Portfolio Management - Maintains credit files, monitors past dues, prepares underwriting packages, interfaces and collaborates with operations, and contacts clients to obtain financial information. Assists in the preparation of quarterly Individual Assessments.
• Knowledge of Credit Policy, Risk Rating Matrices, and Bank systems - Must understand and have the ability to navigate a number of Bank systems.
• Knowledge of Lending Products and Restructuring - May manage a small number of less complex accounts and/or charge-offs, including recommending and implementing strategies to mitigate loss and interacting with clients directly. Requires basic negotiation skills, basic understanding of workout strategies, and strong credit acumen.

Position Specific Skills:
Ability to review and analyze credit and financial information
Knowledge of financial principles and concepts

Qualifications:
Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 3 years' experience in Credit Training or Financial Analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Area of Study: Accounting, Finance, or Credit

Preferred Area of Experience: Commercial Banking or Advisory

Additional Information

If hired in CA, the base pay for this position is generally between $66,000.00 to $98,000.00 per year. If hired in CO, the base pay for this position is generally between $63,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.