Senior Underwriter Portfolio Manager - Maritime

Overview

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

At First Citizens Bank, we're committed to helping our clients achieve their ambitions, and we bring that same commitment to our associates. For more than 125 years, our relationship-based culture has created opportunities to build lasting connections, grow professionally and make a meaningful impact for our clients, communities and one another.

First Citizens Maritime Finance offers customized finance solutions for secured loans and sale-leasebacks to owners and operators from all major segments of the maritime industry including tankers, gas carriers, bulk carriers and container ships.

Reporting to the Head of Underwriting & Portfolio Management for Maritime Finance, the Sr Underwriter and Portfolio Manager will be responsible for underwriting as well as portfolio management of asset-backed maritime financing transactions, leading deal teams, mentoring junior resources, and assisting with the preparation of presentations and reports for regulatory and internal informational purposes.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities:

Underwriting - Leads the underwriting of credit actions according to applicable regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Interacts directly with customers to gather information throughout the approval process and to determine the viability of repayment. Reviews financial statements, communicates with customers or prospects, and performs analysis to recommend credit grades, covenants, and appropriate loan structuring. Ensures all involved parties are updated on underwriting progress and outcome. Provides leadership in daily activities through underwriting production and credit analysis expertise.

Portfolio Management - Enhances Bank earnings through the recommendation and execution of portfolio transactions and by ensuring adequate liquidity to support balance sheet growth is available at all times. Confirms portfolio transactions are properly executed and carry an acceptable amount of risk. Supports, liquidity management, stress testing, assumption updates, and model validation. Creates reports for management and regulators on portfolio composition, return, and risk.
Analysis - Performs analysis on portfolio positions and assists in liquidity management. Sources, compiles, and interprets financial data to support structuring and approval of loans. Reviews industry information and comparisons, key risks and mitigants, and collaterals to form a general business overview of the borrower. Utilizes results of analysis to underwrite complex loans.

Risk Management - Identifies risks through reviews, analysis, and research of new and existing loans. Works closely with Bank associates and partners to resolve risk issues, communicating review schedule and potential changes in the portfolio. Assists in coordinating review and renewal schedules for existing credits, facilitating ongoing risk identification and management. May assist in the development of strategies to manage risk within the credit portfolio.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Credit analysis, underwriting or Risk Management OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Credit analysis, underwriting or Risk Management

Preferred:

• Maritime Finance or Maritime Industry experienced strongly preferred
• Degree with a concentration in finance or accounting preferred. MBA/CFA/CPA a plus.
• Formal credit training with experience in the underwriting and execution effort on senior debt transactions is preferred.
• Experience with structuring transactions and negotiating documentation is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; team player.
• Self-motivated with high energy levels; ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively

Additional Information

The base pay for this position is generally between $152,250.00 and $185,000.00. 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.

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