WaFd Bank

General

• Manage troubled, commercial banking relationships and/or adversely graded commercial loans that have been assigned to the Senior Special Credits Officer.
• Obtain, as able, and review financial information and collateral valuations to assess current financial condition and repayments sources to formulate a recommended action plan.
• Analyze and negotiate modification and/or forbearance terms, as appropriate.
• Provide recommendations for appropriate action plans for assigned relationships.
• Mitigate losses through active engagement and administration of approved action plans which may include modifications or forbearances, foreclosure, receivership action, deeds in lieu of foreclosure, short sales, and disposition of collateral or other legal action to recover monies due;
• Monitor and provide reporting and recommendations for risk rating changes and impairments to management as to the current status and action plan for relationships managed;
• Monitor collateral conditions through inspections as needed;
• Review loan documentation to identify any errors and/or deficiencies.
• Communicate directly with borrowers, Bank employees and others in a professional and courteous manner;
• Work closely with attorneys, and manage their actions in foreclosure, litigation, and other legal and collection activity;
• Follows the Bank’s Information Security policies, ensuring that the processing and handling of client and confidential bank information is done in a secure manner and environment;
• Avoid all real or perceived conflicts of interest and always maintain client privacy and confidentiality.
• Complete and pass all assigned eLearning courses and certifications as required.
• Adhere to and ensure staff adherence to bank policies and procedures designed to comply with Federal regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act and OFAC regulations.
• To that end, ensure timely and accurate preparation of Currency Transaction Reports, Suspicious Activity Reports and other recordkeeping requirements.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Completes any other job-related duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.

Special Assets Officer