Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

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Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Job Description:
This job is responsible for leading the commercial credit process within the Enterprise Credit organization for select Business Banking and Middle Market clients and prospects. Key responsibilities include collaborating directly with the Client Management teams and internal partners to drive an efficient credit delivery experience. Job expectations include obtaining lending authority to utilize through the underwriting and approval process.

The Lending Officer acts as the point of contact for driving credit solutions for the client. The Lending Officer maintains relationships with the client management team and works directly with clients from deal structuring through final credit approval, legal document negotiations and closing as necessary. The Lending Officer is responsible for negotiation with the client on credit terms, performing full underwriting analysis and preparing deal justification. The Lending Officer will have single signature approval authority (per the Approval Grid) for credit and monitoring actions as needed. The Lending Officer ensures data quality of credit-related client and deal information.

Position can be filled as a Lending Officer I or II

Responsibilities:

Collaborates with Client Management teams to perform analysis of credit opportunities and prospects at the bankManages client and prospect originations including initial credit structuring, underwriting, legal documentation review, and deal closingDelivers on data accuracy and quality of underwriting metrics in compliance with internal policies and proceduresMonitors assigned portfolios of client loan maturities and collaborates with Analysts to continuously recognize and address risks in a timely mannerEscalates and debates deteriorating assets in partnership with the Special Assets Group and Risk as appropriateParticipates in Regional and Market meetings to communicate credit delivery best practices and results

Required Skills:

2 + years Commercial credit experienceClient-facing experience-ability to consult & navigate client requestsStrong analytical skills and attention to detailEffective communicator in both written and oral presentationsAbility to effectively partner with peers and other business units across the enterpriseDemonstrate sense of urgency with decision making and executionSelf-starter and ability to work independentlyMust have proficiency with Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.)

Desired Skills:

BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics majors preferredPrior commercial loan underwriting experience

Skills:

Loan StructuringUnderwritingCollaborationDecision MakingWritten CommunicationsInterpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and RegulationsCredit Documentation RequirementsActive ListeningAnalytical ThinkingAttention to DetailIssue ManagementRisk ManagementNegotiationOral CommunicationsPrioritization

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40