Job Details

Special Assets Officer II

This position can be located at our Denver, CO Cherry Creek; Des Moines, IA E. Euclid Ave. and Omaha, NE 93rd & W. Dodge branch.

We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That's why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
• Student debt employer repayment program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match.
• The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve.

We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate.

The Special Assets Officer II manages an assigned portfolio of problem assets focusing on the restructuring, rehabilitation, prompt collection, and liquidation of assets. This position will be responsible for managing credit relationships within the Special Asset Group (SAG).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages, rehabilitates, and/or dispositions of all assigned assets.
• Establishes workout strategies and goals for assigned credits.
• Prepares comprehensive quarterly Problem Loan Reports.
• Negotiates with borrowers regarding restructuring, collection, and enforcement activities.
• Works with inside and outside legal counsels and third parties in resolving problems.
• Assigns risk ratings, potential loss exposures, and accrual statuses on managed portfolios.
• Communicates with assigned clients and documents on the credit file.
• Approves credit requests and charge-offs within the assigned lending limit.
• Maintains compliance with all state and federal banking laws and regulations and internal lending policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with a diverse audience.
• Strong negotiation skills along with strong technical writing.
• Financial, credit, and collateral analysis skills.
• Working knowledge on foreclosure processes and bankruptcy laws.
• Ability to independently analyze and resolve problems involving credit relationships.
• Capable of establishing effective recovery plans which limit loss exposure.
• Ability to deal with complex problems, protect the Bank's interests, and resolve problem credit relationships within a reasonable timeframe.
• Proven ability to work independently.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 1-3 years related experience, training, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Commercial and/or agricultural credit experience preferred

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Standing - Occasionally
• Noise Level - Moderate
• Typical Work hours - M-F (8-5)
• Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required
• Travel to borrower's place of business and/or construction sites - 10%

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive total compensation package including base salary and benefits. The pay range for this position is $91,300 to $150,700 per year in CO and depends on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, education, and geographic location. Benefits include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability benefits and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, employee assistance program, 401(k), Paid Time Off (new hires accrue at.069 per hours worked which equates to approximately 18 days per year inclusive of paid sick time) and up to 11 paid Federal holidays.