PORTFOLIO ANALYST

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT ECR, SAG & REO

Our Company

At FirstBank PR, we strive to be a trusted advisor to our clients and our employees are the ones that ensure we deliver on our promise of excellence in personalized customer service. Our more than 3,100 employees in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Florida share a passion for excellent customer service. We are proud of our team because they are continuously surpassing our client’s expectations.

Do you have a passion for helping customers, building relationships, and delivering extraordinary, personalized customer service? If your answer is yes, FirstBank is the number one place for you.

A Brief Overview

The Portfolio Analyst evaluate the financial information of clients, manages the credit needs of accounts assigned, structures and proposes credit facilities, performs periodic and annual reviews, criticized reports, risk rating and industry analysis and monitors delinquency and compliance with covenants. The Analyst also monitors compliance with Federal Regulations and Bank Policies, as well as the accuracy and completeness of collateral and related documentation. The Analyst compiles and maintains portfolio data for management team, follows up to assure compliance with Department’s quarterly/annual review schedule and assists in the preparation of presentations and other related tasks.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Analyzes and structures credit requests for new and existing Eastern Caribbean Region borrowers within established performance standards on a timely basis.

• Prepares credit memoranda (CAM) with corresponding attachments, to accurately present pertinent credit risks and provide applicable recommendations.

• Monitors collateral periodically to detect any loss in value, monitors collateral exceptions and follows up on pending items.

• Manages and controls accounts assigned to guarantee borrowing relationships are within established risk parameters.

• Manages the risk associated with existing borrowing relationships through appropriate credit strategies, structure and compliance with credit policies.

• Monitors delinquency reports and follows up on client’s condition, as to determine when closer monitoring is needed.

• Early refers potential problematic loans to Department Head and/or Work Out unit as applicable.

• Establishes the appropriate remedial attention levels and defines action plan in collaboration with Department Head and Business Relations Officers.

• Works closely with Business Relations Officers in the review of documentation and obtains data needed for loan closing.

• Monitors compliance with company’s policies and practices, and regulatory requirements, in order to achieve satisfactory rating from internal and external auditors.

• Performs credit administration tasks including customer and site visits, covenant compliance, borrowing base review, periodic financial statement review, risk rating analysis, overdrafts and account usage, and periodic review of collateral and documentation.

• Consistently provides high level costumer service to minimize attrition, measured by responsiveness, work quality, product and process knowledge and professionalism.

Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Strong problem recognition and solutions skills

• Leadership Skills

• Computer software proficiency (Excel and financial models a must)

• Knowledge of commercial / corporate credit practices

• Write, speak, and comprehend English and Spanish

• Teamwork oriented

• Strong communication skills

• Strong analytic thinking capacity

• Financial

What You’ll Need:

• A bachelor’s degree in business is required for this position, preferably in accounting of finance.

• (2) two to (4) four years of relevant experience in a similar position. This experience must include analysis of financial statements, financial modeling, and projections.

First Bank Puerto Rico is a proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and takes affirmative action to employ Women, Protected Veterans, People with Disabilities and Minorities regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected status.