Sr. Credit Officer (VP/Director)

Job Description:

Our Line of Business:

Wholesale Credit (WC) is part of the Global Banking & Markets organization at Bank of America, responsible for originating and underwriting debt financing solutions for large corporate clients managed by Bank of America’s Global Banking & Markets (GBAM) client team. As a core member of the client team, WC partners with groups across GBAM including Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Syndicated Finance, Risk Management, Treasury Management, and Global Markets to drive revenue growth while maintaining appropriate risk disciplines specific to GBAM’s corporate credit portfolio.

Description

The Credit Officer effectively executes broad credit risk management responsibilities within Wholesale

Credit. Primary responsibilities include:

• Primary account responsibility for a complex portfolio of Large Corporate Clients in General Industries.
• Structure complex transactions and negotiate complex credit documentation to mitigate risk appropriately.
• Solid communication and presentation skills; team player with a positive attitude.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the industry and an assigned portfolio of clients to assess risk solutions that balance risk and return.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the Global Banking & Markets product spectrum.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with Corporate Banking, Investment Banking,
• Global Markets and Treasury Management.
• Independently develop high quality credit analysis with a focus on business rationale, key risks, sources of repayment, projections and returns & profitability
• Independently assess, diligence and make justifiable credit recommendations.
• Establish appropriate internal risk ratings for clients and implement accurate adjustments throughout the clients’ credit life cycle.
• Participate in strategic projects to support business goals.
• Responsible for driving portfolio asset quality and speed to market

Required Skills

• 7+years’ experience in commercial and / or corporate lending environment, with understanding of loans, trading & treasury products.
• Able to soundly manage the portfolio and justify rationale for recommended transactions.
• Must have ability to manage the most complex transactions, possess strong credit skills and transaction experience, and demonstrate the ability to work with senior officers, business partners, and clients.
• Must be able to independently lead diligence efforts, make approval recommendations, negotiate loan documentation and execute timely closings
• Requires effective communication style and ability to manage multiple priorities – must be a team player

We reserve the right to fill this role at the VP or SVP/Director level, depending on experience.

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40