Entry Level Credit Risk Review Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Responsible for providing essential operational and administrative support to the Credit Risk Review (CRR) team by coordinating workflows, organizing documentation, and ensuring timely execution of review activities as outlined in the CRR review plan.

1. Assists in managing and maintaining the CRR review pipeline to ensure reviews progress efficiently and on schedule.
2. Sends reminders and communications related to due dates, missing items, and review timelines.
3. Tracks open issues, exceptions, and required follow-ups from reviewers and the line of business.
4. Compiles data for metrics such as review coverage, findings, accuracy scores, override frequencies, and issue tracking.
5. Maintains dashboards used for monitoring review progress, coverage goals, and review results.
6. Supports preparation of quarterly and annual reports for CRR, CRMC, and Board committees.
7. Coordinates periodic updates to CRR policy, procedures, templates, and SharePoint/Teams sites.
8. Assists in staffing and resource planning by tracking reviewer workloads and upcoming review calendars.
9. Assists reviewers by collecting credit files, loan documents, financial statements, collateral reports, appraisals, and supporting data prior to kickoff.
10. Prepares agendas, take meeting minutes, and distribute follow-up action items.
11. Coordinates with the third-party vendor on requests such as system issues, access needs, monthly data-tape confirmations, and more.
12. Enters CRR valuation requests into RIMS accurately and in a timely manner.
13. Ensures satisfactory ongoing monitoring and coordination of appraisal vendor status.
14. Collects and archives vendor compliance documentation.
15. Tracks, communicates, and escalates process risks and issues.
16. Generates MyLR reports.
17. Completes special projects and performs other responsibilities as assigned.

1. Knowledge of Credit Risk Management systems and platforms such as MyLR, RIMS, and
2. High attention to detail.
3. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
4. Ability to demonstrate initiative to accomplish work objectives.
5. Ability to work effectively and demonstrate flexibility in a continually changing environment.  
6. Ability to demonstrate effective organization, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Ability to manage multiple tasks with exacting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
8. Ability to work without close supervision.
9. Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills.
10. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
11. Ability to work extended hours.
12. Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
13. Ability to maintain attention to detail. 
14. Ability to demonstrate effective time management skills.
15. Ability to proactively recognize potential problems and respond accordingly.
16. Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
17. Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio), Nitro PDF Pro, and more.

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Minimum of six (6) months of administrative support experience in financial services, loan operations, credit administration, or risk management required.
3. Experience with CMS or RIMS

Operate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation.

Note:   This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills, and job standards required.  Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added.  Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.

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1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Minimum of six (6) months of administrative support experience in financial services, loan operations, credit administration, or risk management required.
3. Experience with CMS or RIMS