Emerging Middle Market Portfolio Manager – Assistant Vice President

Role Overview

• Analyzes credit information to support lending decisions and processes for new and existing Commercial banking loans and credit solutions in an assigned portfolio of clients.
• Makes credit decisions and recommendations in compliance with bank policies and procedures while maintaining an exceptional client service environment.
• Negotiates loan structures and terms and conditions that align client requirements with the bank risk appetite and policies.
• Assesses client repayment capacity by utilizing financial models and analytical tools to recommend appropriate loan structures and collateral requirements.
• Signs off on new, renewal and extension loans within delegated authority.
• Monitors portfolio to identify deteriorating credit conditions and compliance, analyses metrics, and assesses broader industry trends to spot risks and opportunities.
• Evaluates portfolio performance and recommends capital allocation strategies that optimize returns with investment objectives.
• Leads proposal development and delivers presentations to capture new business and expand client relationships.
• Networks with industry contacts to gather competitive insights and best practices.
• Develops and executes business development plans focused on enhancing client relationships and growth opportunities within the portfolio.
• Builds and maintains client relationships to ensure long-term financial performance in collaboration with Relationship Manager and business partners.
• Structures and supports new, renewal and extension loans aligned with client needs and bank & risk policies.

Requirements

• Preferred 5 – 7 years of relevant experience in credit or lending instruments or financial operations in a corporate or banking environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Business Administration, Finance and Accounting preferred.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Foundational level of proficiency: Structuring Deals
• Advanced level of proficiency: Problem Solving, Collaboration, Detail-Oriented, Customer Service, Loan Structuring, Regulatory Compliance, Portfolio Management, Credit Risk Assessment, Banking Operations.
• Expert level of proficiency: Financial analysis.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accident and life insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Performance-based incentives
• Discretionary bonuses