Credit Risk Associate Jobs in Pasadena, CA (NOW HIRING)

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Job Summary:

We're seeking a Credit Risk Associate who will be part of our growing Portfolio Management Group. You will focus on underwriting and portfolio management for clients in the Diversified Industries sector (Consumer, Retail, Environmental Services, Engineering, Construction, etc.) for non-investment grade public and privately owned corporate borrowers.

As an Associate you will be supporting senior portfolio managers in underwriting new debt transactions, follow-on financings for portfolio accounts, and monitoring portfolio account performance for potential upgrades, downgrades, and credit deterioration, with the goal of maximizing net income and reducing credit costs.

Responsibilities:

• Support senior portfolio managers in the credit analysis and management of the Non-Investment Grade corporate credits, focusing on Consumer & Retail and Environmental Services industries.

• Perform due diligence on new transactions as well as regularly scheduled evaluation of the existing loan portfolios.

• Prepare detailed credit analyses and the required credit applications which include the evaluation of corporate, regulatory and industry risk, companies’ historical operating performance, projected operating performance, transaction and capital structure.

• Perform financial modeling for both the credit application process and scheduled reviews.

• Coordinate and communicate account information across various constituencies throughout the organization.

• Understand and constantly broaden knowledge of industries represented in portfolio, including technical aspects and regulatory issues utilizing internal and external sources.

• Oversee facility closing due diligence, including documentation.

• Attend client and bank meetings as necessary.

• Participate in special projects as assigned.

Advanced Credit/Underwriting Solutions:

• Work within a deal team environment (with Global Relationship Managers, Credit Administration, Sponsor Coverage, Capital Markets, etc.) supporting the development and analysis of financing structure and strategies.

• Prescreen proposed transactions to identify critical structural issues and risks, balancing institutional policy with business development needs.

• Support credit analysis for structured credit transactions (derivatives transactions, receivable securitizations).

Policy and Deal Advocacy:

• Ensure compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.

• Evaluate and establish appropriate ratings for transactions and correlate appropriate exposure level with regards to exposure on both a transaction and group level.

• Support the communication with the credit approval division, including final hold level strategies to ensure alignment of risk strategy and policy.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or economics (CFA and/or MBA is a plus)

• Completion of formal credit-training program at a money center bank is preferred

• 3-5 years of experience within a financial institution (analyzing corporate clients' risk and credit profiles), accounting firm or rating agency

• Strong financial spreading/analysis and modeling skills

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency

• Able to work independently, demonstrate strong time management skills, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously

The typical base pay range for this role is between $120K - $145K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

MUFG Benefits Summary

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.