Senior Loan Review Analyst

Who We Are
Cadence is committed to serving the lifelong needs of our customers. That's a commitment made possible by our exceptional teammates. Our team members are what set us apart. Friendly, open, personable and committed to excellence, our teammates make up more than just a bank ... they make up our communities.
No matter where you are in life or where you're going, we may have the right career for you.
Competitive Benefits
Cadence offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package centered on the well-being of our teammates. Some of our benefits include medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, life insurance, 401(k), Retirement Pension Benefits, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more.
What The Role Is
Serves as examiner-in-charge of structured regional divisions, commercial and specialty loan examinations to ascertain of loan portfolios in a given market or portfolio sectors. Plans and conducts large scale examinations and oversees the work of lower-level Loan Review officers. Participates in the examinations by reviewing the most complex loans to ensure compliance with loan policy and regulatory requirements. Organize effective communication of findings to lending staff, bank management and Loan Review management.
How You will Make an Impact

• Serves as examiner-in charge of structured exams. Identifies the scope and plans for resources, conducts and participates in the review. Oversees the activities of lower-level Loan Review officers involved in the examination; finalizes and communicates the findings.
• Conducts a systematic review of the most complex assigned loans to measure underwriting adequacy, soundness of loan administration policy, documentation adequacy, collateral evaluation, risk rating, and problem loan administration. All reviews should be measuring compliance with loan policy and regulatory requirements. Consults with management when necessary.
• Interacts, verbally or in writing, with lending and regional credit staff in conjunction with Loan Reviews. Works to resolve any discrepancies and disputes.
• Produces reports documenting review findings for presentation to senior management. Reports follow an established structure per department guidelines.
• Organizes and/or provides verbal presentations of review findings to appropriate audiences, primarily division management, lending staff, and regional credit management.
• Maintains an excellent working knowledge of lending policies and procedures to measure policy compliance during reviews. Stays informed on new loan products, industry trends and regulatory changes.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum Experience: 3-5 years of job specific experience.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  
  • Understands how to identify, measure, control, and monitor risk in community and/or corporate banks.
  • Experience in credit analysis and familiarity with complex commercial loan documents.
  • Proven ability to provide objective feedback in a construction manner.
  • Ability to work independently and maintain objectivity in assessments.
  • Proficient in Excel, Word lending and risk analyst applications.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.

Competencies:

• Business Acumen: Knows how businesses work; knowledge in current and potential future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting his/her business and organizations; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
• Decision Quality: Makes a good decision based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
• Process Management: Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow; can simplify complex processes.
• Organizing: Can marshal resources, people, funding, material, and support to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resource effectively and efficiently; arranges files in a useful manner.
• Problem Solving: Uses logic and knowledge to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all appropriate sources for answers.
• Time Management: Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; can attend to a broader range of activities.

Characteristics

• Regular and reliable attendance
• Works cooperatively with others

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The information on this 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.
Cadence Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal nondiscrimination laws.