Regional Credit Approval Officer

Company: Us Bank
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 9, 2025

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 DescriptionThis role has multiple levels, open to candidates with typically more than 15 years of experience. The successful candidate will be hired for the level of the position that aligns with their experience.Partners with Senior to Executive Leaders in their assigned Line of Business, Risk/Compliance/Audit (RCA) Consultants, RCA Managers and other Senior RCA Managers to, depending on the function, oversee the successful creation, implementation, and maintenance of an effective risk management framework. Accountable for projects and/or activities that ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Identifies gaps and drives solutions that minimize losses resulting from inadequate internal processes, systems or human errors. Accountable for the active identification, response and/or escalation of risks as appropriate.As a Regional Credit Approval Officer you will be responsible for assessing and managing the credit risk of commercial real estate lending transactions, working closely and collaboratively with Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers, and all other stakeholders to ensure that credit decisions comply with bank policies, procedures, our Risk Appetite Statements and applicable industry rules and regulations.Essential Functions

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the assigned Commercial Real Estate market(s).
• Use professional experience and expertise to prudently evaluate creditworthiness of borrowers and assess collateral/credit adequacy at all stages of a loan from initial review and consideration to approval to ongoing administration.
• Provide constructive and proactive feedback and recommendations to the supported Commercial Real Estate teams to improve transaction structuring, analysis, and administration to mitigate risk and improve credit quality.
• Develop and maintain strong knowledge of the assigned loan portfolios and conduct periodic portfolio reviews to identify potential risks, ensure accurate risk rating, and ensure compliance with loan covenants. Immediately elevate concerns and deteriorating credits to the assigned Senior Credit Approval Officer.
• Become an expert on applicable bank policies and procedures, proactively recommending suitable enhancements and revisions.Location ExpectationsThe role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's or advanced degree, or equivalent work experience- Typically more than 15 years of applicable experiencePreferred Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in business, finance, real estate, accounting or related field.
• Typically 12+ years commercial real estate lending experience, ideally at a regional, super-regional, or money-center bank; prior credit approval experience desired.
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate product types and market trends.
• Prior experience with commercial real estate capital markets and structured finance preferred.
• Refined experience with financial analysis and credit risk assessment.
• Must be willing to take a leadership role, clearly articulate opinions, and participate in the development of junior team members within the platform.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to grow and potentially work on multiple portfolios simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel to conduct property inspections and meet with customers and prospects.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.If there's anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our .Benefits:Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):
  • 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 lawEEO is the LawU.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal EEO poster.E-VerifyU.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 .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: $181,730.00 - $213,800.00 - $235,180.00U.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 accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
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