Commercial Credit Portfolio Manager - Telecom

Commercial Credit Portfolio Manager

• Telecom

Join a member-driven leader in a fast-paced, challenging and collaborative environment with the shared mission of supporting America's network of rural electric cooperatives. Since its formation in 1969, National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation, or CFC, located in Dulles, Virginia, has provided capital and industry-leading financial products to more than 900 not-for-profit, consumer-controlled utility systems across the United States. Our exceptional team delivers the "CFC Difference" that encompasses our values of service, integrity and excellence in all our interactions.

CFC has a need for a Commercial Credit Portfolio Manager

• Telecom to join our Portfolio Management team. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work at our headquarters office in Sterling, VA, as well as optional remote workdays. This position is responsible for lending account management and relationship management of a specific group of high-profile, high activity accounts, their subsidiaries and their affiliates within the CFC telecommunications portfolio.

As a Commercial Credit Portfolio Manager

• Telecom, you will:

• Work independently to originate, analyze, process and service loans primarily for high activity, high profile or more complex accounts.

• Independently prepare loan proposals and analysis customized to each potential deal.

• Perform portfolio management activities for existing loans to include loan structuring, interest rate conversions and repricings.

• Maintain a high level of member engagement and consult with members to ensure member satisfaction and appropriate relationship and portfolio management for each member.

• Ensure that all credit risk management activities including risk ratings and annual reviews are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

• Assist with preparation of competitive materials and the presentation of materials.

• Help drive a high level of member engagement with focus on preserving the existing loan portfolio, growing loan volume.

• Monitor credit compliance, analyze associated risks, and consult with Vice President Portfolio Management (VPPM) and member to develop an action plan for appropriate resolution.

• Monitor competitive issues and loan pricing for portfolio of assigned accounts.

• Detect potential problem credits and collaborate with appropriate CFC staff including VPPM in the resolution of problems.

• Independently coordinate all aspects of loan negotiations and documentation.

• Present financial information to co-ops, CFC management, Corporate Credit Committee, and Board of Directors (if requested) in clear and concise manner.

• Assist with the training and mentoring of other Associate Vice Presidents and Credit Analysts.

To be successful, you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting or related field.

• Five years of banking or other relevant experience dealing with high-profile, high activity accounts.

• Completion of credit training program in banking.

• Advanced knowledge and application of financial and accounting principles.

• Advanced knowledge of loan structures and legal documents.

• Excellent customer service orientation.

• Advanced analysis and critical thinking skills including credit analysis, interest rate modeling and portfolio structuring.

• Advanced ability to read and interpret financial and legal documents.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent team and collaboration skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Able to deal effectively within a fast-paced environment that requires employee to handle conflicting priorities and multi-task.

• Demonstrated ability to work through details and navigate complexity.

• Proven ability to communicate and develop both written and verbal persuasive positions and materials.

• Financial forecasting skills.

• Significant relationship management and negotiation skills.

• Effective self-starter.

• Microsoft Office Suite and credit spreading software abilities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tele-work options; annual incentive opportunities; an employer-paid pension plan; 401(k); medical, dental and vision insurance; a generous leave policy; onsite gym; and more-all in a friendly, professional work environment. For additional information, please visit our website at www.nrucfc.coop. CFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.