First Citizens Bank

Special Assets Associate I

First Citizens Bank$63K — $97K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma with 3 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in Credit Training or Financial Analysis
  • Knowledge of financial principles and concepts
  • Skills in underwriting and credit risk assessment
  • Basic understanding of lending products and restructuring strategies

Responsibilities

  • Assist in portfolio review for credit quality and risk rating accuracy
  • Prepare quarterly financial packages and meeting minutes
  • Maintain credit files and monitor overdue accounts
  • Collaborate with operations and clients to gather financial data
  • Manage simpler accounts and recommend loss mitigation strategies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program designed to meet associate needs
  • Competitive health and wellness options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Variable incentives and bonuses available
  • Access to employee assistance programs
Full Job Description
Overview

This is a hybrid role with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.

Supports in the portfolio management of a variety of problem loans. Primary responsibilities will include underwriting / executing debt restructuring and portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a dynamic / fast paced environment, managing a variety of deal stages and types, with a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Underwriting: Process Management - Assists in the review of the assigned portfolio for credit quality and credit risk rating accuracy and notes any policy exceptions. Requires underwriting skills on a variety of technology/life sciences verticals as well as credit products. Prepares quarterly CLS/CLR packages as well as CLR minutes.
  • Reporting/Portfolio Management - Maintains credit files, monitors past dues, prepares underwriting packages, interfaces and collaborates with operations, and contacts clients to obtain financial information. Assists in the preparation of quarterly Individual Assessments.
  • Knowledge of Credit Policy, Risk Rating Matrices, and Bank systems - Must understand and have the ability to navigate a number of Bank systems.
  • Knowledge of Lending Products and Restructuring - May manage a small number of less complex accounts and/or charge-offs, including recommending and implementing strategies to mitigate loss and interacting with clients directly. Requires basic negotiation skills, basic understanding of workout strategies, and strong credit acumen.


Position Specific Skills:
Ability to review and analyze credit and financial information
Knowledge of financial principles and concepts
Qualifications:
Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 3 years' experience in Credit Training or Financial Analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Area of Study: Accounting, Finance, or Credit

Preferred Area of Experience: Commercial Banking or Advisory

Additional Information

If hired in New York, the base pay for this position is generally between $66,600 and $98,000.

If hired in Massachusetts, the base pay for this position is generally between $63,825 and $97,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

About First Citizens Bank

First Citizens Bank is a regional bank that provides a range of financial services to individuals and businesses. The bank offers checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, credit cards, and investment services, as well as online and mobile banking. First Citizens Bank operates more than 500 branches in 19 states and the District of Columbia. The bank was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Learn more about First Citizens Bank
Size
6,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1898

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