Credit Risk Review Specialist

Overview

Who we are

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who we’re looking for

The Credit Risk Review (CRR) department at Toyota Financial Savings Bank (TFSB) ensures that TFSB maintains its overall safety and soundness as a federally insured depository bank by providing an independent assessment of the asset quality of TFSB’s loan portfolios and the governance around the acquisition and management of those assets.  CRR reports to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and has a direct independent communication line to the Risk Committee of the Board. 

CRR will provide independent assessments to meet all federal and state laws and regulations and provide periodic (quarterly) updates to the Risk Committee of the Board, and to the respective Bank and parent company management committees.  CRR will have strategic and tactical responsibilities specializing in credit risk management, portfolio management, and regulatory risk management, ensuring the organization adheres to regulatory requirements and internal risk appetite levels across all lending products. 

CRR will participate and engage in State and Federal regulatory examinations.  These oversight agencies include the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Nevada Financial Institutions as well as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).  

The CRR Specialist role will work closely with and support the CRR Executive discharge the above mandates of the CRR department.  The CRR Specialist, will drive credit review (loan review) engagements, including execution of targeted reviews and testing to ensure control effectiveness.

What you’ll be doing

• The CRR Specialist works closely with and supports the CRR Executive to ensure that TFSB maintains its overall safety and soundness as a federally insured depository bank. 

• Supports the vision, strategy, and execution for TFSB’s annual Credit Risk Review plan to oversee TFSB’s credit risk taking activities.

• The CRR Specialist works closely with and supports the CRR Executive to complete an annual risk assessment of TFSB’s loan portfolios (e.g., Mortgage, Automotive) as well as operations (e.g., underwriting, collections) to determine the annual Credit Risk Review plan and execute the plan within the fiscal year.

• The CRR Specialist works closely and supports the CRR Executive provide TFSB’s Senior Management and the Risk Committee of the Board with an independent and timely assessment of the following:

  • Pertinent reporting on asset quality as well as the overall quality of TFSB’s loan portfolios (e.g., Mortgage, Automotive).

  • Relevant trends that affect the collectability of the portfolios and highlight segments of the portfolio that are potential problem areas. 

  • TFSB’s management of credit risk, including loan underwriting and booking as well as collections.

  • The adequacy TFSB’s internal credit risk polices, guidelines, procedures and standards.

  • Evaluate activities of lending personnel, including the quality of their loan approvals, monitoring and risk assessments. 

  • Identify loans with actual/potential weaknesses so that risk mitigation actions can be taken to strengthen TFSB’s credit quality as well as minimize credit losses.

  • Analyze internal and external data, understand trends and draw inferences.

  • Determine the sufficiency of TFSB’s “watchlist” and workout strategies for impacted credits. 

  • Assess the adequacy and adherence to internal credit policies and loan administration procedures, and to monitor adherence to relevant laws and regulations. 

  • Assess, and if necessary, adjust credit risk ratings, especially, loans with potential credit weaknesses that may jeopardize loan repayment. 

• Assist in determining the reasonableness of the ALLL.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Econometrics, or Quantitative field (STEM).

• 8+ experience of credit risk management, credit risk review and/or internal audit in a financial services or banking institution with a demonstrated record of success.

• A proven track record leading comparable operations and programs within a financial services or banking institution.

• Demonstrated ability in dealing with federal and state regulatory agencies. 

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of credit risk management and compliance framework/guidelines.

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of all federal and state laws and regulatory guidance applicable to Banking institutions (e.g., Reg W, Reg O, Reg Z, AML, etc.).

• Data extraction tools, e.g., SQL, Snowflake

• Data analysis tools, e.g., SAS, Python

• Data visualization tools, e.g., Tableau, QliKView, MicroStrategy

Added bonus if you have

• Advanced Degree; MS in Finance, Econometrics or Quantitative fields (STEM)

• Certification in data extraction and data analysis tools 

• People leadership experience in building, managing and/or developing high-performing teams.

• Experience building and leading a credit loan review program within a financial services or banking institution.

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more

• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

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