Description

The Regional Portfolio Management Team Leader is a senior level management position with immediate direct supervision of several Credit Analysts and Portfolio Managers, with future supervision of Portfolio Management Team Leaders. The Regional PM TL is responsible for all aspects of portfolio management including transaction structuring, underwriting, credit approval, portfolio monitoring and problem loan identification for a growing portfolio across NYC, New Jersey, and Long Island in the Middle Market sector. 

This leader will work directly with the Regional Executive, Division Head, Relationship Management Market Executives, Portfolio Managers, and Credit Risk Management to evaluate credit opportunities, manage underwriting workflows, maintain portfolio quality, and ensure credit process efficiencies.  In addition this leader will: 

Approve credit requests based on delegated approval authority granted providing critical views on credit requests including new business, amendments, and restructures

Assesses credit issues, performance and industry trends, appropriateness of structural terms and conditions, compliance with policy and underwriting guidelines and provides recommendations to improve structure and mitigate risks

Oversee the recruitment, training, coaching, assessing and development of Portfolio Management team leaders, portfolio managers and analysts within the Division

Maintain an organization where PMs are empowered and highly engaged in delivering credit solutions to our clients and achieve strong collaboration among the coverage teams in the Division

Improve workflows, optimize resourcing, and build out an environment that supports the achievement of the Division’s goals and budget.  As such, this position will be responsible for designing and implementing new policies, procedures, strategies and process changes. 

Lead corporate initiatives related to model development, credit process improvements and/or stress testing

Build a strong control and early warning environment with timely periodic portfolio and financial reviews, ratings assessments, collateral monitoring, tickler reporting, and regulatory compliance to maintain portfolio quality 

Achieve satisfactory or better ratings from Credit Review and Compliance and meet compliance targets for annual reviews, risk ratings, and covenant compliance monitoring.  

Liaise with Portfolio Managers, Credit Risk and workout colleagues on deteriorating credits

Partner with product and operations units including Loan Operations, Cash Management, Derivatives, Corporate Card, Leasing, to proactively manage issues so that revenue opportunities are maximized and customer satisfaction is maintained

Requirements:

15+ plus years Commercial Banking experience with sole bank, agented and club deal Commercial Banking transactions

Balanced approach to enable focus on both business unit goals and risk management objectives

Strong understanding of general credit and risk principles, mitigants, and banking policies and procedures 

Skilled at developing and implementing both strategic and tactical solutions in support of portfolio administration and business unit goals and objectives

Able to multi task and function under pressure to meet deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills

Flexible change agent able to lead both process and organizational changes

Skilled at developing and executing on strategic solutions and systems in support of Portfolio Administration and business unit goals and objectives

Experience with direct reports who are managers  

BA/BS degree, and/or MBA preferably in Finance, Business Administration or Accounting

Hours & Work Schedule

Hours:  40+

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $260,000 - $290,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus.  Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, relevant skills, and experience. 

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.