Commercial Credit Approval Officer I- Healthcare Practice Solutions

Description

The Commercial Credit Approval Officer I acts as the final decision authority on commercial loan applications while following sound lending practices, policies and procedures.

Responsible for financial analysis of complex loans / industries / Customers and total group exposure limits generally up to $2.

5 million. Contributes to team responsibility for insuring satisfactory audit, loan review, and other loan quality metrics.

This role will support Credit Management strategic initiatives at the line of business level. The Commercial Credit Approval Officer I ensures compliance with established underwriting guidelines, quality and production guidelines, as well as Federal Banking Regulations and Government Reporting requirements.

Depth & Scope :

• Possesses single signer loan decision authority of $2.5 million, dependent upon specialty business line
• Expected to attain and exercise moderate-risk exception and loan authority
• Leads strategic initiatives that have impact at the team or division level and participate in Line of Business strategic initiatives
• Conducts thorough review of underwriting approval packages prepared by the commercial underwriting team
• Renders final credit decision within individual lending authority limits, based upon the strengths and risks, collateral analysis, historical financials, business and personal cash flow & balance sheet analysis, ratio & trend analysis, review of credit bureau and business bureau reports management profiles, business / product cycles, industry information, projected operating performance, application data and the ability to repay the proposed debt
• Determines necessary conditions of lending and closing and involvement with shared services functions
• Acts as a mentor and participates in the on-going development of the Underwriting Staff through review of underwritings presented for their final review and provides ongoing feedback to Underwriting management team
• May underwrite the largest and most complex loans within the business unit; performs historical business financial analysis and cash flows;
• communicating with the borrower's accountant (as needed) to gain a better understanding of the company's accounting practices;

conduct credit investigations and analyze financial information pertaining to relationships with Commercial Credit exposure up to highest authority limits

• May performs in-depth analysis of a guarantor's financial position through a thorough investigation of personal financial statements, understanding any contingent liabilities, constructing cash flow analysis, thorough investigation of personal tax returns and credit reporting documentation
• Considers and discusses alternative structures such as SBA and other agencies and overall assessments with market, sales personnel
• Notes any deviations from the loan policy, procedures and guidelines and identification / mitigation of key credit risks, and decision of appropriate structures in order to reduce credit risk
• Contributes to discussions of policy and standards adjustments with management team
• Meets turnaround requirements in a loan production environment, while maintaining strong quality of work produced
• Maintains a satisfactory level of portfolio delinquencies and charge-offs
• Ensures departmental compliance with TD Bank Credit Policy and Credit Standards, Federal Banking Regulation and Government Reporting requirements

Education & Experience :

• Undergraduate degree preferred
• 10+ years of relevant commercial lending relationship management, underwriting, and / or adjudication experience
• Prior lending authority >

$1 million preferred Small Business Administration / Agency, Healthcare Practice Solutions, or other specialty lending experience preferred

• Able to operate in a highly professional, systems-based environment
• Proven analytical and research skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to blend technical knowledge and good business judgment
• Proven organizational, multi-tasking, analytical, time management and decision-making skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team orientation
• Ability to work with various levels of business partners
• Computer literacy with a variety of software programs

Physical Requirements :

Never : 0%; Occasional : 1-33%; Frequent : 34-66%; Continuous : 67-100%

• Domestic Travel Occasional
• International Travel Never
• Performing sedentary work Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds Occasional
• Sitting Continuous
• Standing Occasional
• Walking Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces Occasional
• Lifting / Carrying (under 25 lbs.) Occasional
• Lifting / Carrying (over 25 lbs.) Never
• Squatting Occasional
• Bending Occasional
• Kneeling Never
• Crawling Never
• Climbing Never
• Reaching overhead Never
• Reaching forward Occasional
• Pushing Never
• Pulling Never
• Twisting Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing Continuous
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are :

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches / stores.

Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world.

More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support.

We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing.

As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking.

Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential.

Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals.

As an organization, we keep growing and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals.

Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation / incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and / or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition.

Additional Information :

We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process

We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, email the TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at .

Include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.