A large company in Cherry Hill, NJ is searching for an experienced Senior Underwriting Manager who will manage all credit processing and risk assessment activities. The main responsibility involves the assessment of credit risk resulting in an acceptable level of budgeted bad debt.
Responsibilities:
· Responsible to ensure that Risk Managers, Coordinators and Documentation Specialists are executing credit and documentation decisions within credit underwriting standards
· Responsible to recommend credit authority increases to the Sr. Director of Risk.
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Overall responsibility for the staffing, development of all Risk Department employees
* Responsibilities also include managing conflict and building trust throughout the entire organization.
* Plans, organizes, delegates and executes projects in a timely manner.
* Providing coaching and direction that supports the Risk Department in meeting the company, team and individual goals.
* Manage a staff of 3 to 5 direct reports
Qualifications:
· Ten years of industry experience with at least five years in a management role.
· Superior Relationship, Documentation and Credit Underwriting skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Superior knowledge of Credit concepts & Strong analytical skills.
* Strong communication skills and presentation skills - both written and verbal.
Education Required:
* Bachelor's degree required, preferred major in Finance or Economics
* MBA in Finance or Banking a plus!