Credit Risk Review Vice President

This position requires an individual with a strong credit analysis background in Corporate & Investment Banking and Credit Risk Review experience. The candidate will conduct independent credit reviews to ensure compliance with Bank policies and procedures as well as adherence with regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to identify and communicate credit risk management weaknesses; as well as effectively challenge internal and regulatory risk ratings where appropriate.

• Assess the sufficiency of credit risk monitoring programs, relevant performance covenants and monitoring guidelines and trigger events. Ensure all credit extensions are made in compliance with lending policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Evaluate borrower financial performance through the assessment of financial statements and credit risk metrics, including income statement, cash flow statement, balance sheet and capital structure analysis. Evaluate the financial performance against all base and stress-scenario financial projections as required.
• Determine the accuracy of U.S. Regulatory Classifications and internal risks ratings
• Verify the adequacy of the Allocation for Loan and Lease Losses (ALLL) procedures as required.
• Knowledge of Leverage Lending guidelines, industry best practices, regulatory requirements and professional experience to identify deficiencies and/or areas of improvement in credit risk management processes, procedures and policies.
• Perform Risk Assessments for assigned portfolio segments to accurately document CRR’s current opinion of the quantity, quality and direction of credit risk in the portfolios.
• Perform Continuous Monitoring reviews on assigned portfolio segments to enhance the early detection of credit risk and enhance CRR’s Risk Assessment process.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of assigned portfolio segments.
• Identify review weaknesses and actions to mitigate.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of all policies and procedures related to lending, credit rating and problem loan monitoring.
• Perform ad-hoc/ancillary projects in support of the overall CRR function.

• Bachelor’s degree with postgraduate business degree and/or CFA a plus.
• Minimum 6 year’s credit risk review experience with formal credit training, a plus.
• Proficient in applying credit risk management standards, techniques and methodologies.
• Knowledge of U.S. regulatory environment and emerging risks.
• Ability and willingness to articulate verbal, well-written, and supported credit review opinions
• Advanced technical skills
• Capacity to manage competing project priorities and a diverse workload.
• Strong interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and self-motivated.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

With respect to this position in our New York Office, the expected base salary ranges from $150,000 to $170,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

* Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions