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Wholesale Credit Risk Management Director'

New York, United States

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Date live: 05/01/2025

Business Area: Risk

Area of Expertise: Risk and Quantitative Analytics

Contract: Permanent

Reference Code: JR-0000038566

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Barclays Risk

In Risk Barclays develops, recommends, and implements controls and cost-effective approaches to minimise Barclay's risks, identifies and analyses potential sources of loss to minimise risk and estimate the potential financial consequences of an occurring loss.

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Purpose of the role

The role, based in New York, is to lead the credit sanctioning responsibilities for the US Commercial Real Estate - Corporate Credit book covered by the Structured Lending & Financing (SLF) Risk team. The successful candidate will report to the SLF Global Head of CRE based in London.

Accountabilities

  • Primary responsibility for the analysis, approval and monitoring of CRE-related corporate lending facilities to “non-traditional” mortgage and equity REITs (e.g. RCF’s and other corporate credit facilities).
  • Analysis of lending applications, financial statements, credit reports, and other relevant documents to assess the borrower's creditworthiness and repayment capacity.
  • Evaluation of the risk profile of each application considering factors like industry trends, borrower financials, collateral, and market conditions.
  • Analyse: (1) the probability of default of the client based on its capitalization structure, ability to generate cash flow to meet debt requirements, and (2) the loss given default/probable recovery of the principal due under the contract. 
  • Perform a thorough review of the client historical operating performance (analysis of balance sheet, cash flow and income statement), ability to achieve projected future results based on a set of variables (including, but not limited to, market conditions, regulations, competition, etc.), review of legal documentation with a specific focus on credit terms.
  • Work with deal teams to perform on-site due diligence with management of lending counterparties, and negotiate credit covenants and other structural terms.
  • Provision of independent credit decisions on lending applications, adhering to established credit policies, risk parameters, and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare credit papers for new transactions, annual reviews, and quarterly Watchlist reports for approval through relevant discretion processes and where appropriate, present those credits at relevant Credit Committees. 
  • Monitoring the performance of approved lending , identifying potential risks and early warning signs of stress.
  • Track performance to business plan of the underlying collateral, market trends, portfolio concentrations and the general asset management of the various lending facilities.
  • Maintain continuous Surveillance and oversight responsibilities of existing book, noting any industry or sector trends that may impact current lending. Provide regular senior management information and regulatory updates, including Global/Regional Industry reviews.
  • Lead regulatory information requests and interactions, with a focus on Shared National Credit (SNC) Regulatory Risk Ratings.
  • Maintain integrity of the credit risk function working with Front Office and Senior Risk colleagues to enhance the bank’s aggregate risk appetite and stress loss frameworks applicable to the CRE portfolios in scope.
  • Act as the primary intermediary between clients, business units, auditors and department heads.
  • Working collaboratively with the bank’s other CRE-related functions, such as the Asset Management and Special Asset Management teams. Developing and implementing enhancements related to the monitoring of the portfolio; as well as the appropriate course of action for troubled lending, including workout plans, restructuring, or collections.

Director Expectations

  • Detailed understanding of CRE financing market, the different financing approaches and key analytical techniques across financing structures, assets classes and markets. Whilst the core expertise is based on CRE corporate lending market (e.g. RCF’s and other corporate credit facilities), knowledge and experience in the CRE asset- based financing facilities (e.g. secured mortgage lending, securitisations, loan on loan Warehouse Financing) and CRE- related derivative structures will be viewed favourably.
  • Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives.
  • Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function.
  • Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
  • Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence.
  • Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate.
  • Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives.
  • Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives.
  • Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations.
  • Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area.
  • Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally.
  • Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions.
  • Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division.

All Senior Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Purpose of the role

To independently assess and make credit decisions for complex financing transactions within the LevFin, SLF, and Hedge Funds sectors, ensuring alignment with the bank's credit risk appetite and regulatory requirements and contribute to the development and implementation of credit risk policies and procedures for the Specialised Sector. 

Accountabilities

  • Analysis of complex financial information and business models of LevFin, SLF, and Hedge Fund clients to assess their creditworthiness, repayment capacity, and potential risks. 
  • Monitoring of the performance of the LevFin, SLF, and Hedge Fund portfolio, identifying and reporting early warning signs of potential credit deterioration. 
  • Evaluation of the risk profile of each application considering factors like industry trends, borrower financials, collateral, and market conditions. 
  • Documentation credit decisions and rationale in a clear and concise manner, adhering to internal audit and regulatory reporting standards. 
  • Development and implementation of strategies to mitigate identified credit risks and optimise portfolio performance. 

Director Expectations

  • To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide..
  • They manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business. Or for an individual contributor, they lead organisation wide projects and act as deep technical expert and thought leader, identifying new ways of working and collaborating cross functionally. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions..
  • Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives.
  • Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function.
  • Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
  • Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence.
  • Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate.
  • Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives.
  • Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives.
  • Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations.
  • Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area.
  • Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally.
  • Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions.
  • Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division.

All Senior Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Barclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please review Adjustments to the recruitment process.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.

To find out more about Barclays' strategy please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

This is Barclays New York

New York is home to Barclays’ US headquarters. The Americas hub for our Corporate and Investment Bank: a community of over 4,500 dedicated colleagues who create opportunities and solve challenges for some of the world’s most important companies.

Located in the heart of Manhattan, gives you a convenient location for commuting with access to everything New York can offer.

Our wellness center is equipped with modern amenities, including fitness centres offering a variety of classes and services.

Our health center provides a range of services, including primary and urgent care, wellness exams, health coaching, and vaccinations.

Our office features a variety of sophisticated dining options, including a colleague restaurant and a private executive dining room.

This is Barclays New York

New York is home to Barclays’ US headquarters. The Americas hub for our Corporate and Investment Bank: a community of over 4,500 dedicated colleagues who create opportunities and solve challenges for some of the world’s most important companies.

Excellent location

Located in the heart of Manhattan, gives you a convenient location for commuting with access to everything New York can offer.

Focused on fitness

Our wellness center is equipped with modern amenities, including fitness centres offering a variety of classes and services.

Caring for your health

Our health center provides a range of services, including primary and urgent care, wellness exams, health coaching, and vaccinations.

Great places to eat

Our office features a variety of sophisticated dining options, including a colleague restaurant and a private executive dining room.

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Be you. Be valued. Belong.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success.

You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our Inclusion and Opportunities page.

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Your assessment

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Your interview

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Next step

We’ll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process

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We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. If you'd like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager. Your request will be reviewed in-line with the requirements of the role/business needs of the team.

Hybrid working

We have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

Barclays is built on an international scale.

Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience.
And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.

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We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success.

You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our Inclusion and Opportunities page.

Learn more