Credit Allowance Specialist

The CECL Manager is responsible for managing the calculation of allowances for credit loss estimation and loss forecast processes, with a focus on estimating credit loss allowances. The role involves developing and maintaining reports to monitor loan risk at both the individual loan and portfolio levels. Additionally, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies regarding models and financial reporting processes is essential. A strong technical background is necessary, including proficiency in US GAAP standards and banking regulations. This position requires conscientiousness, discretion, and independent judgment, applied in light of all relevant facts. This position does not have any direct reports but has many support personnel from various departments in the Bank. We are looking for someone who works well with a team and as an individual contributor.

The ideal candidate for this role must demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and thrive in a team-oriented environment, committed to delivering a Best-in-Class Client Experience. This position also requires the ability to exercise sound discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance to the Bank, within the scope of the individual's authority.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Manages the CECL program which includes ,running analytical vendor model, methodologies, analysis, forecasting, and stress testing to improve the loss estimation process.
• Presents quaterly results and assumptions to the CECL committee for approval.
• Prepares quarterly results and other ad-hoc decisions for senior executive management and key stakeholders for challenge and review.
• Run and execute credit models to produce estimates and behaviors of credit risk (PD & LGD) for ACL estimation, business plan forecasting, and other needs.
• Prepares and interprets analysis of loan portfolio composition and performance, including trend and migration analysis.
• Interprets data and trends, preparing recommendations to management.
• Develop and maintain supporting ACL documentation, quarterly material governance, ad-hod documentation and analysis, to present to risk managers, auditors, and regulators.
• Works closely with internal and external auditors to assist in understanding ACL methodology, credit model assumptions, quarterly results, data ETL process, and ASC 326-20 (CECL application).
• Determines impact of individually impaired loans on collective Allowance for Credit Losses.
• Drives process improvement initiatives, including automation of analytics and reporting processes.
• Familiarity with Moody's Impairment Studio, CMM, RiskCalc, and MPA is a plus.
• Understanding of cash flow calculations and mechanics (prepayments, amortization, discounted cash flows).
• Maintains knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulatory guidance related to Current Expected Credit Losses, as well as credit risk factors impacting the loan and lease portfolio

• 5-7 years financial services, preferable in corporate finance, accounting, audit or credit risk division of a medium to large institution. Required
• Familiar with CECL accounting standards and requirements.
• Certified Public Accounting experience and maintains an active license.
• Demonstrated analytical and statistical skills to evaluate, prioritize and categorize data in various formats for reports.
• Must be proficient in organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills with MS Office including Word, Excel and Access.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Skills in database management and record keeping.
• Able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Moody's Impairment Studio is a plus.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting.

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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• Reasonable accommodation may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to complete the online application process. Please contact our Human Resources Department at 305-577-7680 or by e-mail at employment@citynational.com.