Manage the pre- and post-decision activities across multiple Line of Credit, Practice Finance and Real Estate teams located across the US and internationally
Directly report to Head of Small and Business Banking Operations and manage approximately 250 employees
Champion bankers and clients by improving strategies and processes to enhance overall experience
Partner with Small and Business Banking on the launch and expansion of products
Act as a risk leader, overseeing 4 Risk Accountability Units (RAUs) and managing issues, audits, and regulatory concerns
Approve and formulate policies, procedures, and methods associated with Lending Operations
Oversee execution of operations procedures while maintaining high levels of quality with minimum deficiencies and errors
Lead multiple Lending Operations teams, resolving highly complex issues and meeting high-risk deliverables
Interpret and develop policies and procedures within the Lending Operations functional area
Direct strategic planning discussions and provide input regarding future direction for associated functional areas
Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including experienced leadership
Coach, influence, develop, and manage Lending Operations team, including performance reviews, hires, discipline, and salary actions
Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Lending Operations
Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy
Build strong partnerships with the Line of Business, bankers and critical finance, risk and legal groups
Requirements
8+ years of Senior Leader experience in Small and Business Banking, Commercial or Private Banking Lending Operations; or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
6+ years of management or leadership experience
8+ years’ experience in transforming large lending operations businesses (desired)
6+ years of direct management experience (desired)
Strong experience in a Commercial middle office or time spent in the field as a banker
Strategic ability to connect operations, the line of business, bankers and customers to a short-, medium- and long-term strategy to exceed objectives