Korey Bateman

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ABOUT KOREY BATEMAN

Driving excellence in credit operations, risk management, and lending, I empower teams and foster cross-functional collaboration to accelerate performance and maximize results.As a strategic and creative leader, I excel in effective communication with the C-suite and key stakeholders across all levels. My expertise spans captive finance, banking, equipment finance, commercial real estate, credit product and program development, and portfolio expansion, driving innovation and sustainable growth. STRATEGIC VISION, OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND RISK MANAGEMENTI reduced credit decision times by 20% and decreased portfolio risk by 10% by establishing a strategic vision for credit underwriting and operations. Leveraging automation and AI-driven solutions, I optimized efficiency, allowing teams to focus on high-value, strategic work. I have managed credit facilities ranging from $50MM to $250MM, implementing new processes and products. BUSINESS GROWTH AND DELINQUENCY REDUCTIONWhile leading a credit division at GM Financial, I drove a 25% increase in booked business for a $750MM portfolio within just eight months by leveraging strategic initiatives to optimize performance and mitigate risks. Concurrently, I achieved a 5% reduction in delinquency rates by implementing targeted risk management practices across facilities ranging from $50MM to $250MM. TEAM DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIPI scaled a department from 3 to 16 in four years and promoted eight team members by recruiting top talent, developing KPIs, fostering accountability, and providing career development opportunities—resulting in a top-performing department within a global company. CROSS-DEPARTMENT COLLABORATIONI orchestrated successful cross-department collaboration across credit, risk, customer service, funding, legal, marketing, compliance, quality control, and vendors to meet critical objectives with third-party partners. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IMPROVEMENTI improved customer satisfaction by 8% by streamlining underwriting, refining credit methodologies, and enhancing KPIs and Service Level Agreements. REGULATORY COMPLIANCEI achieved 98% compliance in credit underwriting processes, maintaining rigorous standards with zero regulatory breaches over seven years. I possess extensive knowledge of bank regulations, as well as credit policy design and development.I am currently seeking my next opportunity to be a culture add in an executive role in credit operations or risk management, including VP, SVP, EVP, or C-suite positions.Let\'s connect!K••••••••@gmail.com