Head of Special Assets - Growth Stage Company (Fintech)

This senior role requires extensive commercial financing expertise including the management of portfolios of high-risk and non-performing accounts, strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills, the ability to resolve complex major accounts while aligning recovery efforts with business goals and regulatory requirements.

What makes this newly created role special and unique is you will be providing an important bridge between the Portfolio and Legal teams.

Daily Duties

Conduct comprehensive analysis and review of financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements), bank statements and other business and personal financial records as well as cash flow analyses to identify risk on non performing major accounts and potential problem financings and develop strategies to mitigate these risks and favorably resolve these accounts.
Monitor and track the performance of troubled accounts, analyze trends, and prepare regular reports for senior management on the status of high risk accounts and recovery efforts.
Partner with in house counsel, major accounts, risk, underwriting, operations, and senior management to monitor risk, execute workout, and develop recovery strategies.
Implement escalation protocols for all key risks and controls to ensure escalation occurs, when necessary, in a timely manner.
Collaborate with, and assist, in house and outside counsel with major account litigation, bankruptcies and state law insolvency proceedings, workouts, and legal strategies and processes as needed.
Stay up to date on policy and procedures, as well as business and economic developments which impact the financing portfolio in general

What You Bring to the Table

Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred with a focus in Business, Management
Excellent problem-solving and reasoning skills
Ability to deal with ambiguity and change
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong business literacy
7+ years of experience in supporting counsel with major account litigation, bankruptcy and state law insolvency proceedings, workouts and legal strategies to maximize net recoveries.
Knowledge and understanding of evolving regulatory environments and governance processes including bankruptcy and UCC filings.
Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis
Effectively utilize various tools and techniques, including financial ratios, to evaluate a borrower's financial strength and assess risk.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Confidentiality and integrity a must
Attention to detail
Excellent organization and time management
7+ years of experience in managing portfolios of high-risk and non-performing commercial financings, including developing and implementing workouts, restructurings, liquidations and other recovery methods, as well as credit risk, and distressed asset management, with a proven track record of successfully resolving complex distressed accounts.

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