Equipment Finance Portfolio Workout Manager

Responsible for managing the Horizon Equipment Finance Solutions (HEFS) division portfolio, working with clients to move contracts towards optimal resolution for the Bank. Monitor delinquency reports and work with HEFS Sales Advisors and management to address past due status. Work closely with our third-party servicing partner to identify potential problems and propose collection strategies that meet established financial performance goals and maintain quality lending relationships. Prepare and coordinate default notices, charges off, changes in risk rating, accrual status, contract modifications and payoff requests.

Responsible for meeting established targets for losses/charge offs, bank delinquency and collections as well as customer legal proceedings. Represent the Bank to both internal and external customers in a courteous, professional manner in face-to-face, written and telephone communications. Accountable for adherence to all applicable regulations including Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), compliance standards, quality of documentation, as well as timeliness and volume of service activity. Actively protect confidentiality of customer and account information. Work with third party dealers and auction solutions to disposition off lease and repossessed property.

• Contact HEFS delinquent customers, including bankruptcy, loss accounts according to accepted practices and department guidelines.
• Determine appropriate account grade based on analysis of company's financial situation. Develop, present, and execute plans for repayment of accounts.
• Make sound business decisions based on bankruptcy law, property valuation and customer intent to prevent financial loss to the bank.
• Manage timelines involved with Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 accounts, including motions for relief, dismissals, discharges, liquidation of pledged assets, and commencement of foreclosure.
• Recommend when to place accounts for collection, foreclosure, and when to assign to attorney for legal action.
• Prepare appropriate forms, database maintenance and ensure complete documentation and compliance within established guidelines; notify appropriate Manager of unique situations.
• Utilize resources working with HEFS Credit team to identify potential problem loans prior to a change in credit worthiness or repayment ability. Consult with team on complex or unusual loan relationships throughout the lending process.
• Work with lenders, attorneys and customers to develop strategic plans to restore bad contract status and manage assets to ensure repayment, including decisions to provide additional financing or liquidation of collateral to offset losses.
• Coordinate disposition of Company-owned assets in accordance with established policies and government regulations, including negotiation with prospective buyers, vendors, dealers through conclusion of sale.
• Coordinate with the Legal department to validate legal actions. Represent the Bank in legal proceedings, including appearance at hearings as necessary.
• Accountable for ensuring adherence to established regulations, policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and instructions. Report suspicious transactions or unusual occurrences to supervisor. Maintain customer confidence and protect bank operations by keeping information private and confidential.
• Participate in ongoing skill, compliance, risk management and security training as required for the position and apply knowledge in daily tasks.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in finance or business and 3+ years' relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience with at least 1 year in commercial credit, lending, underwriting or collections.
• Direct experience with complex contract workouts and troubled debt restructurings preferred
• Knowledge of Bankruptcy laws, foreclosure procedures and Uniform Commercial Code
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing appropriate risk and making sound decisions.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of an organization and present information with diplomacy and tact.
• Exhibit a high level of customer service orientation. Must be trustworthy, conscientious, courteous, of stable temperament, self-motivated, highly organized and be accountable for personal conduct, actions and decisions.
• Successful candidates must have strong leadership skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrated attention to detail. Experience with complex math functions with capacity to analyze credit and financial information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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