Job Description
Field Examination Lead As the Field Examination Lead in the Asset-Based Lending (ABL) Field Examination team, you will promote rigorous collateral and credit risk assessments, collaborate with senior credit leaders, and deliver actionable insights to inform safe and sound growth across the platform. Job Responsibilities Own the full exam lifecycle for assigned transactions: scope and test plan design, staffing and budgeting, fieldwork execution oversight, issue escalation, quality assurance, and final report approval and issuance. Apply a risk-based approach to determine exam frequency, depth, and procedures by borrower risk profile, collateral complexity, and portfolio priorities. Lead engagement kickoffs and closeouts with client CFO/Controller/Operations leadership; ensure clear expectations, timelines, on-site logistics, and data requirements. Approve final borrowing base testing coverage and procedures for accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payable; review and sign off on all deliverables. Direct teams in analyzing receivables, inventory, payables, and historical performance to validate collateral quality, eligibility, and trends. Present key findings, risk implications, and recommendations to credit committees and deal teams; support negotiations on borrowing base structures and covenants. Lead and mentor teams of Associates/Analysts and Senior Examiners; set expectations, provide coaching, conduct reviews, and develop talent. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. 8+ years of progressive experience in ABL field examination, collateral audit, public accounting, or credit risk with heavy ABL exposure; proven success leading complex, multi-site exams. Deep technical knowledge of A/R and inventory collateral, eligibility rule