Credit Officer II - Specialty Banking at City National Bank
Los Angeles, CA 90071
About the Job
CREDIT OFFICER II - SPECIALTY BANKING WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? Participates in the loan management process by providing credit and loan underwriting expertise to the cash flow lending/leveraged finance group within Specialty Banking
Analyzes prospective loan transactions and credit worthiness of borrowers
Validates the credit analysis prepared by the Credit Analysts and provides opinions and recommendations regarding proposed credit and potential risks
Ensures all due diligence and background evaluation is complete and thorough before Credit Risk Recommendation ("CRR") is submitted
What you will do Reviews loan requests, historical financial information, cash flow projections and third party reporting (e.g., Quality of Earnings Reports, Environmental reports, cash flow projections, industry analysis, etc); evaluates and determines credit structure and terms; fully underwrites CRR consistent with Bank format, policies and procedures; determines sources and uses of funds; analyzes industry data, competitive factors, historical performance, projected results, risks, and mitigating factors
Ensures CRR contains a well supported recommendation or decision; the risk rating is correct and supported; and the data and analytics used to support the decision are accurate and calculated correctly
Attends client meetings at Relationship Manager, Team Manager, or Credit Manager's request to facilitate delivery of credit product and/or assist in problem resolution
Contacts borrowers directly, for additional information and details related to loan request or clarification of financial materials and resources
Provides balanced and appropriate credit guidance to Relationship Manager and Manager and collaborates in determining appropriate credit strategy
Provides credit alternatives and creative ways to structure credits ensuring that transactions are within profitability and portfolio risk standards
Authors credit approval memorandum
Provides input to the Relationship Manager and Credit Manager when loan pricing does not appear to reflect inherent risk in subject transaction
Pricing may be either too high or to low
Restructures loans and/or lines of credit as required
Assumes accountability for minimizing Bank losses
Performs quarterly Problem Loan reporting for Criticized / Classified credits including: financial reviews of client's financial condition including monitoring covenants and conditions
Takes a proactive approach toward development and implementation of Action Plans
Escalates potential credit issues to Relationship Manager, Team Manager, and/or Credit Manager
Has primary role in early problem loan identification and the timely and accurate changes in loan grades
Monitors and takes initiative to respond to past dues based in partnership with Relationship Manager
Maintains up-to-date knowledge on all Bank lending policies and regulations
Confers with the Credit Manager and appropriate Bank personnel regarding new/existing lending requirements and regulations
May coordinate loan documentation including work with legal, CLC, or other outside counsel to obtain the correct, accurate documents to ensure all loan are documented to fully protect the Bank’s interests in the credit relationship
Reviews collateral periodically to minimize credit exposure
Participate in the training and development of the Credit Analyst on the team including financial statement analysis, business writing, cash flow modeling and enterprise valuation
Must-Have* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Minimum 5 years of experience in underwriting medium sized cash flow loans
Minimum 5 years of experience in a banking or financial services environment required
Skills and Knowledge College degree in Business Administration preferred or a related field MBA preferred Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively in both verbal/written forms
Good organizational skills
Ability to work well independently and in teams and interact effectively with all levels of Bank personnel and outside contacts
Complete understanding of leveraged lending credit policies and procedures
Wide application of credit principles and concepts
Strong credit analysis and accounting skills Compensation Starting base salary: $48.66 - $82.86 per hour
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location
This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions
*To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job
Benefits and Perks At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues
Get an inside look at our Benefits and Perks
ABOUT CITY NATIONAL City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $92.03 billion in assets as of April 30, 2024
Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C
and Miami.* In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $96.83 billion in client investment assets
City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2023 alone, the company made more than $11 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits that support the communities it serves
*City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank
For more information about City National, visit cnb.com
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment where differences are valued and encouraged
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate or in our Code of Conduct
READ MORE If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process
Please contact us via email or leave a message at
These contact methods are dedicated to applicants whose disability prevents them from successfully applying online
Only messages left for this purpose will be returned
Responses may take up to two business days.
Analyzes prospective loan transactions and credit worthiness of borrowers
Validates the credit analysis prepared by the Credit Analysts and provides opinions and recommendations regarding proposed credit and potential risks
Ensures all due diligence and background evaluation is complete and thorough before Credit Risk Recommendation ("CRR") is submitted
What you will do Reviews loan requests, historical financial information, cash flow projections and third party reporting (e.g., Quality of Earnings Reports, Environmental reports, cash flow projections, industry analysis, etc); evaluates and determines credit structure and terms; fully underwrites CRR consistent with Bank format, policies and procedures; determines sources and uses of funds; analyzes industry data, competitive factors, historical performance, projected results, risks, and mitigating factors
Ensures CRR contains a well supported recommendation or decision; the risk rating is correct and supported; and the data and analytics used to support the decision are accurate and calculated correctly
Attends client meetings at Relationship Manager, Team Manager, or Credit Manager's request to facilitate delivery of credit product and/or assist in problem resolution
Contacts borrowers directly, for additional information and details related to loan request or clarification of financial materials and resources
Provides balanced and appropriate credit guidance to Relationship Manager and Manager and collaborates in determining appropriate credit strategy
Provides credit alternatives and creative ways to structure credits ensuring that transactions are within profitability and portfolio risk standards
Authors credit approval memorandum
Provides input to the Relationship Manager and Credit Manager when loan pricing does not appear to reflect inherent risk in subject transaction
Pricing may be either too high or to low
Restructures loans and/or lines of credit as required
Assumes accountability for minimizing Bank losses
Performs quarterly Problem Loan reporting for Criticized / Classified credits including: financial reviews of client's financial condition including monitoring covenants and conditions
Takes a proactive approach toward development and implementation of Action Plans
Escalates potential credit issues to Relationship Manager, Team Manager, and/or Credit Manager
Has primary role in early problem loan identification and the timely and accurate changes in loan grades
Monitors and takes initiative to respond to past dues based in partnership with Relationship Manager
Maintains up-to-date knowledge on all Bank lending policies and regulations
Confers with the Credit Manager and appropriate Bank personnel regarding new/existing lending requirements and regulations
May coordinate loan documentation including work with legal, CLC, or other outside counsel to obtain the correct, accurate documents to ensure all loan are documented to fully protect the Bank’s interests in the credit relationship
Reviews collateral periodically to minimize credit exposure
Participate in the training and development of the Credit Analyst on the team including financial statement analysis, business writing, cash flow modeling and enterprise valuation
Must-Have* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Minimum 5 years of experience in underwriting medium sized cash flow loans
Minimum 5 years of experience in a banking or financial services environment required
Skills and Knowledge College degree in Business Administration preferred or a related field MBA preferred Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively in both verbal/written forms
Good organizational skills
Ability to work well independently and in teams and interact effectively with all levels of Bank personnel and outside contacts
Complete understanding of leveraged lending credit policies and procedures
Wide application of credit principles and concepts
Strong credit analysis and accounting skills Compensation Starting base salary: $48.66 - $82.86 per hour
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location
This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions
*To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job
Benefits and Perks At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues
Get an inside look at our Benefits and Perks
ABOUT CITY NATIONAL City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $92.03 billion in assets as of April 30, 2024
Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C
and Miami.* In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $96.83 billion in client investment assets
City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2023 alone, the company made more than $11 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits that support the communities it serves
*City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank
For more information about City National, visit cnb.com
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment where differences are valued and encouraged
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate or in our Code of Conduct
READ MORE If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process
Please contact us via email or leave a message at
(213) 673-9139
These contact methods are dedicated to applicants whose disability prevents them from successfully applying online
Only messages left for this purpose will be returned
Responses may take up to two business days.
