Location:

127 Public Square - Cleveland, Ohio 44114

JOB BRIEF (PURPOSE)

The Payments Underwriting Vice President will be responsible for performing financial analysis and preparing underwriting/portfolio management documents to support complex, multimillion-dollar payments-only (ACH/Deposit/Merchant Processing Card, etc.) corporate credit requests. Prospects/Clients will include embedded banking companies (ISOs/PayFacs, etc.) in the FinTech space along with others in various KeyBank focus verticals including Technology, Healthcare, Public Sector, Financial Services, etc.  Such requests include obtaining initial approval for new credit exposure (i.e., ACH Credit/Debit limits, and other ancillary products) and amendments/quarterly and annual reviews of existing exposure.  Additionally, the Payments Underwriting Vice President will be responsible for ongoing credit monitoring for a portfolio of corporate clients, reviewing legal documentation, and assisting product partners in cross-selling additional bank products.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Gather and analyze all relevant financial data for a client or prospect, including spreading financial statements, analyzing historical performance, accurately calculating credit metrics, identifying risks and mitigants, assessing creditworthiness, etc.Model future financial performance of clients and prospects, including downside scenarios.Prepare a thorough credit underwriting document identifying credit risks and mitigants, industry concerns, financial trends, and other pertinent credit issues.Review enhanced Leveraged Cash Flow due diligence, when appropriateAssist Payments Advisors/Relationship Managers in structuring transactions, completing risk exposure analyses and developing risk mitigation strategies, as applicable.Work closely with assigned Acuity Knowledge Partners analyst, who provides outsourced analytical support.Manage the approval process for requested limits, amendments, waivers, and consents, including making recommendations to Credit ExecutivesEnsure compliance with Credit Policy and Guidelines, and all Know Your Customer (“KYC”) regulations, when appropriateReview all necessary legal documentation including payments products client agreements, credit agreements, guarantees, security pledges, and collateral documentation in order to ensure that the documentation correctly reflects approval. Work closely with internal/external counsel, as applicableProperly maintain documentation and necessary business recordsMonitor the ongoing financial performance of portfolio companies and track covenant compliance, liquidity, appropriateness of assigned risk ratings and limit sizes, etc.Attend client meetings when appropriate; establish rapport with clients’ C-suite.Proactively identify potential problem credits and work to improve the Bank's position in undesirable situations.Present work products to various Risk/Credit Committees and Senior Management, as necessaryPrepare white papers on assigned industry segments, as requested.Assist product partners in cross selling additional bank products.Provide guidance and feedback to Analysts and Associates

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

Familiarity with payments-related corporate banking products such as ACH, Purchase Card, etc.Experience with / knowledge of secured and unsecured corporate lendingDemonstrated ability to accurately assess corporate creditworthiness and create a detailed and thorough underwriting package.Demonstrated competence in financial analysis and financial modeling.Ability to synthesize large amounts of information concisely and coherently.Strong data gathering skills and ability to identify and evaluate material diligence issues.Ability to think critically and handle ambiguity in order to efficiently solve problems and complete tasks.  Ability to plan, multi-task, manage time effectively, and work independently with limited direction.Have strong interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills.Ability to communicate professionally, competently, and persuasively in verbal and written formats.Competency with Microsoft office suite and other applications 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Payments and/or corporate credit Portfolio Management/Credit Risk/Relationship ManagementUndergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Payments and/or corporate credit Portfolio Management/Credit Risk/Relationship ManagementExperience working with / evaluating complex payment service providers such as Payment Facilitators, Independent Sales Organizations, Third Party Payments Providers, etc.MBA

Job Posting Expiration Date: 11/29/2024

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