Regional Credit Administrator

Reporting to the Central Washington Regional President, the Regional Credit Administrator is responsible for assuring that the credit risk inherent in the regional loan portfolio is managed within established parameters set by the Chief Credit Officer (CCO), Credit Policy Committee (CPC) and Commercial Division leadership. Provides loan approval within lending authority and recommends larger commitments to the appropriate approval level. Assures implementation of and compliance with the Bank’s Loan Policy, lending procedures, applicable laws and regulations.

Location: This position will provide credit oversight of our Central Washington region currently including teams in Kennewick, Wenatchee, and Moses Lake. Worksites are available at any branch in the region. Travel may be required on occasion within the region. 

Bank Overview:

Founded in 1902, Washington Trust Bank remains proudly independent. For more than 120 years, we have been focused on long-term client relationships. We dedicate our strengths as an independent regional bank to serving clients who understand the value of an established banking relationship and who seek tailored financial products and services. Our heritage and mission remain clear today: we will be the best at understanding and meeting the financial needs of our customers.

Executive Chairman Peter Stanton is the fourth generation of his family to lead the Bank, growing from its small Spokane headquarters in 1902 to an $11B financial institution with 40 locations throughout Washington, Idaho and Oregon. We enjoy an advantage over our publicly traded competitors because we focus on long-term goals rather than quarterly results. We base our decisions on what is happening in our communities and what is right for our customers.

We have never strayed from our commitment to client service, continuing to grow our commercial, private banking, wealth management, small business and consumer portfolios even in the most challenging macroeconomic environments.  Our sound business practices, innovation, knowledge and expertise have seen us through both the best and the most difficult economic cycles.  Washington Trust’s longevity and success are a testament to our unwavering commitment to our clients and our employees.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implement controls and procedures to assure the quality of area’s loan portfolio.
• Maintains and interprets written loan policy and procedures for all bank loans.
• Develops and implements procedures for early detection and monitoring of potential problem credits and potentially adverse credit granting and administrative practices and behavior. Takes appropriate steps to ensure corrective action is taken by team leaders and lending officers.
• Serves as the most senior level credit approval authority for the region up to the Regional President. Approves credit accommodations within lending authority and recommends larger commitments to the appropriate level of approval. 
• Provide recommendations for lending authority for Relationship Managers and Team Leaders in the region to the Regional President and Chief Credit Officer.
• Identifies deteriorating loan situations in his/her area of responsibility in order to assess loss potential early in order to minimize losses. Provides direction and guidance to team leaders and lending officers concerning loan workout matters.
• On the more complex credits, works closely with corporate special assets group, attorneys, management of borrowers, other creditors and Bank lending personnel to review and restructure credit and repayment terms, and better secure collateral or otherwise establish recourse to other borrower assets against the possibility of charge off.
• Provides recommendations to senior loan executives about structuring and reviewing credits to reduce fundamental weakness in the Bank's loan policies.
• Works closely with team leaders and lending officers in the analysis, structuring and pricing of more difficult credit requests. Ensures adherence to credit policies and rate guidelines so that loan quality and profitability standards are met.
• Participates in the relationship team’s business development activities.
• Integrates effective Internal Controls into all applicable work processes.  Maintains a working knowledge of Internal Controls with particular attention to Key Controls.  Is responsible for ensuring that updates to Internal Controls documentation are performed timely when there are changes in the risk parameters and/or workflow.
• Conducts customer and prospect calls with relationship officers to enhance existing relationships and attract new customers.
• Provides training programs and materials to improve loan officer analytical and loan management skills. Provides regular communications to keep loan officers abreast of current topics in Credit Administration.
• Provides a high level of priority to:
  • Improvement in Bank’s overall credit risk profile
  • Meeting Bank’s Credit Quality Targets
  • Reduction of non-performing assets
  • Timely and accurate loan reporting
• Develops and implements procedures for financial statement analysis and reporting. Ensures quality and consistency of loan reporting.
• Coordinates follow-up to monthly loan review exceptions and reports corrective action to Regional President, Commercial Division or Regional President.
• Perform compliance and risk management duties as required or assigned.

Related Functions

• Member of WTB Credit Policy Committee.
• Assists Commercial Division manager with special projects when requested. 

Qualifications

• College degree in Business Administration, with preferred emphasis in finance, accounting or related fields.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible banking experience; specifically including credit administration, loan workout and loan production experience.
• Experience in reviewing credit for construction lending and commercial real estate lending is a plus.
• Realistic approach to problem solving with a high degree of common sense. Demonstrated ability to quickly focus on key issues and make decisions under pressure of time constraints and/or incomplete information.
• Well developed 'people skills' to efficiently manage and direct the individuals reporting to this position and influence the behavior of those that do not.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision; self-directed.
• Strong communications and negotiating skills, both written and oral; position requires extensive communication with subordinates, senior management and executive management.
• Strong ability to quickly assess primary and secondary sources of repayment from distressed borrowers.
• Strong ability to identify material issues and facts and make independent and timely decisions. Able to work at a high level of productivity and make timely decisions.
• Strong sense of creativity and initiative, especially toward implementing workout plans which maximize recovery to the Bank.
• Strong sense of managing for profitability.
• Regular, reliable attendance is required.

Pay Range: $134,466 - $201,765

The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position located in Kennewick, WA. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. This position is eligible to participate in an applicable annual bonus plan.

What Our Culture Can Offer You:

Our benefit philosophy is to provide you with a comprehensive package to secure your overall wellness and help you become and remain a fulfilled and productive employee. Our benefits include Health, Financial, Retirement and Work/Life Benefits. We are proud to share an overview of our benefits HERE as part of your total compensation.

Washington Trust Bank celebrates diversity in the workplace and actively recruits talent to help reflect the unique communities where we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information and any other protected characteristics outlined by state, federal and local laws. We believe strength comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.