CREDIT RISK MANAGER jobs in New York

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
• Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

As a member of the Risk & Regulatory Advisory team, you will advise financial institutions on a broad range of credit risk management topics including organization and governance; credit process optimization; risk rating model design, build and implementation; credit regulatory assessments; and Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) process and tools. You will work on a team evaluating, designing, and implementing credit risk strategies to support our clients in addressing key market challenges. 

Job Requirements and Preferences:

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor Degree

Minimum Years of Experience:
6 year(s)

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree Preferred:
Master Degree

Preferred Fields of Study:
Business Administration/Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Accounting

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrates extensive-level abilities and/or a proven record of success in how to lead or facilitate relevant project management or client consultations in the areas of credit-related activities and credit risk management, preferably in some combination of the following areas: 

• Leading and/or playing a significant role in commercial and retail lending and credit process redesign initiatives, such as streamlining credit approval processes (including artificial intelligence), better aligning deal team execution and delivery to client segmentation schemes, implementing credit process redesign initiatives (e.g., target operating model for credit lifecycle), redesigning risk management organization or functional responsibilities, enhancing loan review processes, and/or enhancing loss mitigation/recovery processes; 
• Managing credit risk processes, performing underwriting, credit analysis and assigning risk ratings (e.g., single, and dual risk rating frameworks), writing and reviewing risk management policies and procedures, 1st and 2nd line of defense experience; 
• Developing, applying, and validating commercial and retail credit risk methodologies including obligor and facility risk rating (e.g., PD, LGD, EAD) models, pricing models, etc.; 
• Creating and executing design and application of commercial and retail credit risk reporting and analytics in a financial services organization; 
• Possessing knowledge of Allowance for Credit Losses, including methodology, models, and US GAAP requirements under Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) and knowledge of IFRS 9; 
• Selecting, implementing and/or using commercial and retail credit risk workflow, analytic tools - e.g., Moody's, S&P, nCino, and/or, reporting technologies; 
• Demonstrating familiarity with commercial and retail credit regulatory guidance covering CECL, credit risk review systems, underwriting/annual reviews; and,
• Possessing completion of a formal credit training program;

Demonstrates extensive-level abilities and/or a proven record of success with designing and implementing process improvement solutions, leveraging PC applications including MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), where applicable, including: 

• Leveraging know-how of a wide range of commercial and retail loan types, including C&I, CRE, ABL, Leasing, Project Finance, Leveraged Lending, fund financing, etc.; 
• Operating successfully as both an individual contributor and team member, identifying and addressing client needs. Preparing, coordinating, and delivering complex written and verbal materials to clients and senior management (e.g., PPT presentations, summary reports/ memos, oral presentations);
• Supervising teams to create a strong atmosphere of trust, seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation, and coaching staff, including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback;
• Identifying and addressing client needs by building and maintaining trust (e.g., client relationship management); 
• Considering cross-cultural differences, seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation, and fostering a global mindset for the team;
• Demonstrating experience in working with and managing on-shore and off-shore teams; 
• Demonstrating thorough ability to communicate project goals and objectives, project status and deliverables, building consensus and presenting standard industry practices/point of view effectively; and,
• Keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.