Special Assets Officer

Posted 21 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
103K-158K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
Manages distressed commercial real estate, multifamily, and commercial and industrial loan portfolios. Develops workout strategies, negotiates with borrowers and guarantors, monitors credit risks and loan covenants, prepares credit memoranda and risk assessments, reviews restructurings and litigation documentation, and performs reserve analysis, charge-off calculations, and credit cost forecasting while ensuring regulatory compliance.
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Position Title

Special Assets Officer

 

Location

Hicksville, NY 11801

 

Job Summary

The Special Assets Officer manages a portfolio of distressed commercial real estate/multifamily loans, and/or C&I Loans and assists with reporting and litigation matters. Collaborates/works with Special Assets Team Leads and Analysts while supporting efforts to preserve principal and prevent charge-offs. Maintains compliance with policy, procedure and lending regulations.

 

Job Responsibilities:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage a portfolio of classified commercial real estate/multi-family, and/or C&I loans end-to-end.
  • Prepare and compile credit approval memos, including detailed financial analysis, relationship overviews, collateral assessments, and risk evaluations.
  • Identify emerging credit risks and trends early, timely report changes in risk to management, and implement corrective actions to minimize defaults, non-accrual loan status, and migration of impairments.
  • Develop, recommend and execute workout strategies and make necessary judgements to protect the bank’s interest and achieve maximum recovery.
  • Lead and manage negotiations with borrowers, guarantors, and third parties to protect the bank’s risk position and achieve maximum recovery.
  • Establish clear borrower performance expectations and actively monitor and enforce loan covenants, reporting requirements, and agreed-upon action plans.
  • Prepare formal credit memoranda, risk assessments, and recommendations for review and approval by senior credit authorities in accordance with delegated lending authorities and Special Assets Group Standards.
  • Review documentation for amendments, restructure proposals and litigation.
  • Interact with Sr. Management and loan officers to compile financial forecasts, including credit deterioration and project losses and recoveries.
  • Perform quarterly reserve analysis, charge-off calculations, and credit cost forecasting.

ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
  • Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings.  Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications:

  • Education level required: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent)  Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
  • Minimum experience required: 6+ years within the Workout/Special Assets field, preferably at an OCC regulated institution.
  • Familiarity with various loan databases.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of relevant work experience preferred.

Job Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of and ability to interpret real estate documentation.
  • Strong knowledge of real estate policies, procedures and related lending laws.
  • Computer literate with proficiency in Word and Excel.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to multitask.
  • Detail oriented and ability to prioritize workload in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively in a team environment.
  • Strong financial analysis skills.
  • Demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by communicating clearly, engaging in proactive collaboration, and leveraging cross functional insights. Aligns relationship building efforts with enterprise goals to accelerate performance and drive strategic results.
  • Builds trusted client relationships, whether internal or external, by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions to enhance the overall client experience.
  • Fosters or supports a positive work culture and productive work environment, displaying importance of effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.
  • Physical demands (ADA): No unusual physical exertion is involved.

Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer


We are committed to providing clear and accurate compensation information in accordance with applicable laws. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on location, experience, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, commissions, or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment. Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: Benefits | Flagstar Bank

Pay Range

$102,717.00 - $158,469.00

Skills Required

  • Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
  • At least 6 years of experience in the Workout or Special Assets field
  • Experience preferably at an OCC-regulated institution
  • Familiarity with various loan databases
  • At least 7 years of relevant work experience
  • Strong knowledge of real estate documentation, policies, procedures, and related lending laws
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Strong financial analysis skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively

Flagstar Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flagstar Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Flagstar Bank.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off programs include accrued PTO that scales with tenure, separate sick time, company holidays plus a floating day, and a paid community involvement day. Paid parental bonding leave of six weeks is available after a year of service.
  • Healthcare Strength — Coverage includes multiple medical plan choices (Cigna OAP options and Kaiser for CA/HI) with preventive medications at no cost and integrated pharmacy benefits. Dental through Delta Dental and two VSP vision plans provide additional coverage choice.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match supports long‑term savings. Employer‑paid life/AD&D and disability coverage complement retirement planning.

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Thank you for visiting Flagstar Bank on LinkedIn, and we look forward to being part of your financial journey. On December 1, 2022, New York Community Bank (NYCB) and Flagstar Bank joined together to become one company. Today, New York Community Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Flagstar Bank, N.A., one of the largest regional banks in the country. The company is headquartered in Hicksville, New York. At June 30, 2024, the company had assets of $119.1 billion. We operate over 400 branches across 10 states, including a significant presence in the Northeast and Midwest and locations in high growth markets in the Southeast and on the West Coast. Flagstar Mortgage operates nationally through a wholesale network of approximately 3,000 third-party mortgage originators. We believe in cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that engages employees, broadens perspectives, and encourages teamwork. We hire people who represent the talents, experiences, backgrounds, and diversity of the communities we serve. Together our goal is to deliver a new energy in banking to our customers, opening new doors for financial and personal success. Customers will have access to a broad spectrum of technology, products and services—all with a shared customer-first approach. Relationships are at the center of all that we do, enhanced by our commitment to delivering local market expertise, personalized solutions, and a long-standing focus on strengthening our communities. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on news and updates, new hires, community initiatives, access to our collective insights, and banking industry updates that you need to know.

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