Overview:

Manage and evaluate the risk of the investment portfolio including new investments, current investments, and the overall portfolio position. Assist with the establishment and administration of credit risk management policies, standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance and ensure the integrity and regulatory compliance of the risk management policy. Take the lead on transparent, accurate, and timely reporting to senior management pertaining to the credit portfolio. Oversee the analysis and evaluation of new and existing investment opportunities. 

Responsibilities:

• Assign credit ratings, develop exposure limits and oversee the monitoring of the portfolio. Recommend delegated authority limits.  
• Supervise staff of 1-2 employees
• Analyze risk involved in new investments including financial analysis and structure issues.
• Perform ad hoc analysis, industry studies, and evaluate transaction structuring.
• Identify key metrics and provide ongoing portfolio status reports to senior management.
• Participate in the development and enforcement of credit policy and portfolio monitoring policy and related operating procedures.

Qualifications:

Interaction:

• Takes the lead managing troubled accounts. This involves working with the Legal team, Contracts, Fleet Managers, Structured Finance, the Sales team, and senior management as needed.
• Works with Director, Investment Risk Management and Chief Risk Officer to address areas of financial concern.
• Provide reporting metrics to Director, Investment Risk Management and Chief Risk Officer as needed.
• Manage staff of 1-2 credit analysts.

Education and/or Experience Required (including certifications):

• BS in Business, Finance or related field required.
• MBA, post graduate degree, CFA (or in process) a plus.
• Minimum 4-6 years experience in credit, evaluating legal issues with deal structures and financial analysis.
• Previous leasing experience a plus.
• Rail experience a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• General understanding of legal concepts
• Ability to communicate complex subjects succinctly and accurately
• Sound judgment, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Logical and creative thinking on the spot (part of negotiating and structuring)

Consistent with our policy, all new hires are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted.

GATX embraces diversity, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

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