ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a formal credit training program at a commercial bank a plus.
• Previous experience in leading teams of Credit Risk Officers and/or Analysts is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of analyzing various types of middle market credits required.
• A thorough understanding of analyzing various types of commercial credit including corporate, syndicated, and leveraged loans is highly desired, along with understanding of high net worth and private client lending and retail loan products.
• Knowledge of Probability of Default (PD) and Loss Given Default (LGD) systems are desired.
• Must be able to lead a team of Credit Risk Officers in the successful completion of credit risk review activities and related projects.
• Must be able to work successfully in a client focused, consultative work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and strong project management skills.
• Thorough knowledge and operational skills in the use of personal computers and various software packages, including Excel and Word.

ABOUT US

Since day one we’ve always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.

• Lead and manage credit risk reviews of various types of credit portfolios and credit processes.
• Performs risk based independent reviews of all types of CNB loan portfolios (including quality assurance document and underwriting reviews) to identify current or potential problems, as well as positive elements, regarding the assessment of credit risk and the administration of Bank credit/loan exposure.
• Determines the accuracy of assigned internal credit risk ratings, proper exception codes, regulatory leverage designations are correctly identified to adequately manage portfolio risk
• Reviews and assesses non-compliance with CNB policies and procedures, and determines loan weaknesses so that timely corrective actions can be taken, violations of laws and regulations and inadequate credit/collateral documentation.
• Ensure credit-granting is properly managed with credit exposures consistent with prudential standards and limits; along with established and enforced controls to ensure Policy and Procedures and limit exceptions are reported timely to Management
• Monitor, track and report on Risk Appetite metrics and concentration limits
• Work with Credit Portfolio Management to establish portfolio credit risk management performance guardrails and evaluate performance, utilize sensitivity analysis, stress testing, market trend, and other analytical methodologies to anticipate any credit trends or deterioration and obtain insights into portfolio performance and market opportunities
• Collaborate with the Manager, Division Risk, Credit Administration and the Credit Risk Program Manager, Credit Administration in creating and delivering presentations for senior management that include portfolio activities, analytics of risk, performance, emerging trends and opportunities
• Coordinate the completion of risk mitigating actions and providing status updates of open/closed issues to senior management and second line of defense Issue Management Group
• Coordinate activities with other departments in the bank responsible for risk management including 1LOD Office of the President and Credit Risk Review (3LOD)
• Conduct QA/QC testing, validation and reporting on the performance of risk mitigating controls (e.g. if policies and procedures are being followed, if sign off limits are being exceeded, if EDD guidelines are being followed, etc.)
• Identifies, recommends and effects process changes as related to credit risk management activities, regulatory statutes, credit policy and general credit underwriting guidelines.
• Interprets and evaluates Bank Credit Policy and assures that proper credit controls are in place to appropriately manage credit risk. Monitors adherence to such policies and validates that exceptions are adequately identified, fully justified and properly approved.
• Acts as internal advisor/partner to CNB’s line units regarding loan and credit matters and provides guidance in areas that require further development.
• Maintains awareness of the current regulatory/industry trends impacting the Bank’s credit areas.
• Promotes teamwork within the department to ensure that knowledge and experience is shared among team members.
• Prepares departmental reports and other portfolio reporting as requested by management.
• Complies fully with all Bank Operational and Credit policies and procedures as well as all regulatory requirements (e.g. Bank Secrecy Act, Know Your Client, Community Reinvestment Act, Fair Lending Practices, Code of Conduct, etc.).Completes all required training and special projects as requested.