Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

Supports the Chief Credit Officer in leading Credit Administration and safeguarding portfolio quality across the organization. Provides leadership in credit underwriting, loan policy administration, portfolio monitoring, regulatory compliance, and analyst development while serving as a strategic backup to the Chief Credit Officer.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Credit Analysts and Commercial Banking Associates in underwriting quality and workflow execution
• Review complex credit memos, loan write-ups, renewals, and relationship exposures
• Provide elevated credit approval authority within assigned lending limits
• Support lenders with loan structure, covenant strategy, and borrower risk assessment
• Monitor portfolio quality trends, criticized assets, and past due relationships
• Partner with the Chief Credit Officer on policy interpretation, exceptions, and risk trends
• Participate in customer calls with Loan Officers on larger or more complex relationships
• Coach and mentor emerging credit talent and strengthen succession within Credit Administration

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or management
• CPA, MBA, or advanced banking school completion preferred
• 7+ years of commercial credit, underwriting, or credit administration experience
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of lending regulations, policy governance, and loan review standards
• Advanced ability to analyze and interpret financial statements and borrower trends
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and credit administration software

How You’ll Succeed

• Balance sound credit discipline with support for responsible portfolio growth
• Develop credibility with lenders and executive leadership through strong judgment
• Identify emerging risks early and escalate appropriately
• Create consistency in underwriting standards and memo quality
• Build bench strength through coaching and development of analysts

Work Environment

• Office-based role in a professional, collaborative setting
• Work is generally performed indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
• Typically performed in a seated position
• Accommodations available to support individual needs

Why We Think You’ll Like It Here

• Healthy culture
• Leadership growth opportunities
• Community-focused

About City

City National Bank is nationally recognized for customer service and financial performance, with a focus on supporting its local communities.

City National Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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