VP, Portfolio Relationship Manager, C & I

BANC OF CALIFORNIA AND YOUR CAREER

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company with over $34 billion in assets and the parent company of Banc of California. Banc of California is one of the nation’s premier relationship-based business banks, providing banking and treasury management services to small, middle market, and venture backed businesses. As the largest independent bank headquartered in California, the bank offers a broad range of loan and deposit products and services through a network of full-service branches and regional offices, as well as through digital and nationwide capabilities. The bank also provides full-service payment processing solutions to its clients and serves the Community Association Management industry nationwide through its technology forward platform, SmartStreet™. Banc of California is committed to supporting its local communities through the Banc of California Charitable Foundation and by partnering with organizations that promote financial literacy, job training, small business support, affordable housing, and more. 

At Banc of California, our success is powered by our people and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful results. We foster an environment where entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged, and accountability and operational excellence are expected. Our team members are empowered to take ownership, make informed decisions, and make a meaningful impact as the bank continues to grow and evolve. We are dedicated to supporting your growth and wellbeing through comprehensive benefits, robust development opportunities, and inclusive programs that enable you to perform at your best. Together we win!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Responsible for providing financial, credit, and trend analysis for the delivery of the Banks credit products and services to middle market and other business clients and prospects. Monitors assigned credit relationships for covenant compliance, collateral monitoring, and credit deterioration, as applicable.  Conduct annual reviews of loans and identify any risk rating changes.   Keeps apprised of industry related, political and regulatory issues to determine their impact on specific industries or clients. Acts in an independent fashion from the sales teams to structure and evaluate credit requests. Is responsible for determining the credit worthiness of the Borrower and recommending credit decisions to Credit Administration. Performs all duties in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Independently evaluates and structures lower complexity credit requests, including, but not limited to cash flow lending, asset-based lending, term loans, and commercial real estate loans.
• Performs independent credit analysis and risk assessment of existing credit requests.  Including, but not limited to, preparing analysis of financial statements, and various other third-party reports such as property appraisals.
• Prepare comprehensive credit packages and presentation for review by a credit administrator and transactional credit commitment (if requires), detailing the financial analysis, risk assessment, and recommendation for loan structure adhere to the Banc policies and procedures. 
• Prepare detailed financial models to forecast future cash flows and stress-test the borrower’s ability to service debt under various economic scenarios.
• Analyzing key financial metrics such as EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization), leverage ratios, Fixed Charge Coverage ratios, and working capital cycles.
• Analyzing the quality of the collateral, lien position, and personal guarantees from the business owners and/or sponsors, and/or operators.
• In conjunction with Relationship Manager, involved in reviewing loan documents prepared by outside law firm or in-house counsel.
• Works with Loan Administration team to obtain due diligence information needed to underwrite the credit request, perform risk rating reviews, and/or monitor covenant compliance and ticklers.
• Reviews the Letters of Interest (LOI) and insures consistency between the loan documents and the CAM.
• May require some traveling for on-site client’s calls with RM to build and support the bank-client relationship.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, policies and procedures. Keeps up with changes to banking regulation and completes bank training courses on-line, and on time.
• Has intermediate knowledge of appraisals, borrowing base reports, and collateral exams. 
• Completes Problem Loan Status Reports (PLSRs) with guidance from manager. 
• Provide ongoing monitoring of the borrower’s financial health, collect & review periodic financial statements, ensure accurate risk rating under the Risk Rating policy, and proactively identify potential risks or signs of default.
• Involved with interviewing and hiring decisions.
• Prepare and deliver employee performance evaluations, goal planning, and counseling.
• Manage, support, coach and train employees.
• Follow all established policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field and/or related work experience.  Formal credit training and/or Intermediate/Financial Accounting 1 and 2 preferred.  
• Proficient in Financial Accounting.
• Work related experience should consist of a good to strong understanding of lending, specifically, cash flow and collateral analysis and loan structuring. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of, adherence to, monitoring and responsibility for compliance with state and federal regulations and laws as they pertain to this position including but not limited to the following: Regulation Z (Truth in Lending Act), Regulation B (Equal Credit Opportunity Act), Fair Housing Act (FHA), Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) in conjunction with the USA PATRIOT Act, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Customer Information Program (CIP), Right to Financial Privacy Act (RFPA, state and federal) and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).
• Working knowledge of the Bank’s Loan Policies and Standards. 
• Strong skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint andOutlook  IBS and Ncino are a plus.
• Advanced math skills; calculate interest and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs.
• Effective organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Analytical writing skills a must.
• Ability to make decisions that have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and cross functional departments.
• Ability to comprehend and explain financial calculations and pricing alternatives
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others, train personnel, write reports, correspondence and procedures, and speak clearly to customers and employees.
• Ability to make informal and formal presentations, inside and outside the organization; speaking before assigned team or other groups as needed.
• Ability to deal with complex difficult problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.
• High School diploma or equivalent required

HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU

• Financial Security: You will be eligible to participate in the company’s 401k plan which includes a company match and immediate vesting.
• Health & Well-Being: We offer comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Building & Supporting Your Family: Banc of California partners with providers that offer adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance as well as paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family.
• Paid Time Away: Eligible team members receive paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Career Growth Opportunities: To support career growth of our team members, we offer tuition reimbursement, an annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more.

SALARY RANGE

The base salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant in alignment with market data and other factors.

Banc of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type or protective hairstyles), religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transitioning, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, or disability (mental or physical), requests for accommodation and any additional protected categories set forth in applicable federal, state or local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition.