Special Loan Workout Officer

U.S. Bank; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Bank seeks an experienced loan workout professional to restructure large and complex corporate loans.

You will independently analyze loans, determine optimal recovery strategies, and negotiate repayment terms with borrowers, while coordinating workout strategies with participant lenders. The position requires 10–15 years of workout experience with middle market and large corporate loans, plus experience with syndicated credits and agent roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field; master's preferred.
• 10–15 years of workout experience with middle market and large corporate loans.
• Experience with syndicated credits and acting as agent is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of restructurings, forbearances, bankruptcies and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Restructure large and complex corporate loans.
• Analyze loans to determine the best recovery strategy.
• Negotiate repayment terms with borrowers and monitor adherence.
• Manage bilateral and syndicated credits; coordinate workouts with lenders.
• Lead lender group negotiations as agent for syndicated facilities.
• Evaluate collateral and market conditions to identify recovery opportunities.
• Present action plans to Senior Management concisely.
• Mentor junior workout professionals.
• Stay current on insolvency, bankruptcy, and creditor remedies.

Skills

Corporate loans

CRE expertise

Syndicated loans

Syndicated agent

Industry knowledge

Collections

Credit analysis

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Master Degree a plus

Job description

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

Responsible for restructuring large and complex, Corporate and Commercial problem loans.

Independently analyzes loans and determines the most effective strategy (restructurings, forbearances, bankruptcies, etc.) to secure the repayment and/or collection of the debt.

Negotiates with borrowers and their representatives to secure repayment agreements and monitors adherence to the terms of repayment agreements.

Manages both bilateral and syndicated credits, including negotiating and coordinating workout strategies with participant lenders, borrowers, and key stakeholders.

May serve as Agent for syndicated credit facilities and lead lender group negotiations.

Evaluates borrower, sponsor, guarantor, collateral, and market conditions to identify recovery opportunities and formulate loss mitigation strategies.

Present complex credits and recommended action plans to Senior Management in a concise manner.

Provides consultation and strategic guidance to internal business line partners regarding the early identification and evaluation of deteriorating loan situations in order to minimize losses and maximize recoveries.

Maintains current knowledge of laws, regulations, and rulings related to insolvency, bankruptcy, loan enforcement, and creditor remedies.

Mentors junior workout professionals.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, Master Degree a plus
• Ten to fifteen years of workout experience with middle market and large corporate loans.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Corporate and Commercial loan experience; CRE expertise is a plus
• Prior experience with syndicated credits
• Experience serving as the Agent of syndicated credits a plus
• Experience across a broad spectrum of industries.
• Expert knowledge of specialized lending collections including managing litigation
• Advanced knowledge of commercial lending, loan services and credit policy/procedure
• Advanced knowledge of loan collections and workout, loan processing/documentation and credit analysis
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiating, and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $158,310.00 - 193,490.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.