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Credit Risk Management Director

Credit Risk Management Director

Santander Holdings USA IncTrenton, NJ, US
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Credit Risk Management Director

Country : United States of America

Your Journey Starts Here :

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Our focus is on fostering an enriching journey that empowers you to explore diverse career opportunities while nurturing your personal growth. We are committed to creating an environment where continuous learning and development are prioritized, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, you will find ample opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world, sharing insights and driving innovation together. Join us at Santander, where you are supported by a culture of engagement and a commitment to your success.

An exciting journey awaits, if you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You!

The Director, Credit Risk Management - Senior Vice President is responsible for risk analysis and independent oversight of credit quality of assigned portfolios. The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of credit quality including compliance with requirements of regulators and internal control and will recommend opportunities and proposed resolutions for improved efficiency, effectiveness, and / or risk reduction for the department.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have :

  • Director level credit risk professional with diversified banking experience, advanced credit analysis and risk management skills, and in-depth knowledge of underwriting and portfolio management practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Experience in corporate, commercial and specialty lending, including middle market, mid-corporate and specialty portfolios, including ABL, Equipment Finance and Dealer Commercial Services, across diverse industries.
  • Strong negotiating skills, multitasking and organizational aptitudes, and proven ability to influence business partners.

The Difference You Make :

  • Partners with Business Lines to recommend and vet new products initiatives, origination strategies, pre-approval and pre-qualification campaigns, underwriting techniques, peer group comparisons, and process optimization.
  • Assesses asset quality, status and appropriateness or existing risk controls / compliance with established underwriting policies / risk tolerance.
  • Ensures underwriting credit analysis is sound and justifies / mitigates the identified credit risk.
  • Provides a comprehensive range of risk management expertise requiring the creation, implementation and validation of various risk segmentation strategies using complex data.
  • Demonstrates subject matter expertise and serves as an authority and credible challenge to management regarding credit performance, potential or emerging risks, and business conformity with risk appetite, credit culture, and policies.
  • Delivers industry best practices, tools, guidance, and training to increase analytical capabilities and throughput.
  • Develops, implements and manages the Credit Risk projects assigned.
  • Develops and executes strategies and credit policies for lending and / or trading portfolios to mitigate credit risks without impacting portfolio growth or asset quality objectives and to correct risk budget deviations.
  • Reviews credit decisions analyzing sampling of loans and / or traded products to give feedback to the Credit Cycle and be in compliance with Regulations.
  • Establishes and oversees tactical plans to achieve desired asset quality for lending and / or trading portfolios including the design of annual credit management programs to monitor their compliance and deviations.
  • Approves credit proposal and monitoring.
  • What You Bring :

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience : Accounting, Business, Statistics, Risk Management, Information Systems, Finance, Economics or equivalent field. - Required.

    Master’s degree - Accounting, Business, Statistics, Risk Management, Information Systems, Finance, Economics or equivalent field. - Preferred.

    12+ Years Risk Management, Credit Risk, or Internal Audit - Preferred.

    12+ Years Financial Services industry. - Required.

    5+ Years Underwriting / Portfolio Management experience. - Preferred.

  • Advanced knowledge and understanding / competency in regulatory matters and compliance.
  • Advanced risk, process, and control validation and / or assessment skills.
  • Advanced credit and risk, process, and control validation and / or assessment skills.
  • Ability to independently operate in a complex, matrixed environment; adept at delivering and maintaining productive working relationships across business, functions, geographies and lines of defense.
  • Demonstrated track record interacting and influencing regulators, external and internal audit.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Consumer and Banking businesses and applicable rules, regulations and processes.
  • Strong risk management principles, methodologies and tools, governance principles and activity preferably in a financial services technology environment.
  • Ability to direct, train and guide peers, subordinates and management.
  • Ability to strategically generate well supported conclusions based on trend analysis, credit risk due diligence performed, understanding of the Banks risk appetite and assessment of managements capabilities.
  • Ability to effectively interact and communicate with senior management across the enterprise.
  • Ability to convey a sense of urgency and drive issues / projects to closure.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.
  • Superior project management skills.
  • Certifications : No Certifications listed for this job.

    It Would Be Nice For You To Have : Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

    What Else You Need To Know :

    The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

    Base Pay Range

    Minimum : $135,000.00 USD

    Maximum : $240,000.00 USD

    Link to Santander Benefits :

    Santander Benefits - 2025 Santander OnGoing / NH eGuide (foleon.com)

    Risk Culture :

    We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

    EEO Statement :

    At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Working Conditions :

    Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and / or furniture may be required .

    Employer Rights :

    This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.

    What To Do Next :

    If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

    We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. If you require any assistance or accommodation due to a disability or any other reason, please contact us at TAOps@santander.us to discuss your needs.

    Primary Location : Trenton, NJ, REMOTE - New Jersey

    Other Locations : New Jersey-Florham Park,Texas-Dallas,New York-New York,Massachusetts-Boston

    Organization : Santander Holdings USA, Inc.

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