Commercial Portfolio Manager

The PortfolioManager Iis responsible formanaging a portfolio of commercial loansand underwriting transactions. This position is accountable for the ongoing review and analysis of financial statements, proactive portfoliomonitoring,and direct client interaction to ensure a comprehensive understanding of borrower performance and risk profile.The Portfolio Manager Ipartnerclosely with Relationship Managers,Senior Portfolio Managers, and CreditRiskthroughout the deal lifecycle. Responsibilities include covenant structuring and analysis, collateral evaluation, risk rating assessment, and the preparation of sound, well-supported credit recommendations.

Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers andcolleagues andensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. Whileoperatingwithin the Bank’s risk appetite,achievesresults by consistentlyidentifying, assessing, managing,monitoringand reporting risks of all types. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain an independent current and forward-looking view on the creditworthiness of each client and communicate this view to business and risk partners.

• Perform monitoring actions; conduct periodic deal reviews; and execute decisions to renew ormodifydeals.

• Work closely with Credit Risk, Senior PortfolioManagersand Relationship Managers to actively manage the bank's exposure to the clients in the portfolio.

• Analyze historical financials and projections to ensureaccuraterisk ratings, early identification of emerging credit problems, and articulation of industry trends.

• Manageunderwriting,approval and documentation process fortransactions which may include new money,loan extensions, amendments, waivers and ancillary products, including treasury management, FX, interest rate derivatives, and commodity exposure.

• Review and recommend credit decisions; perform final risk rating analysis; provide business partners with credit lending policy interpretation.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory guidelines.

• Actively involved in the training of junior team members.

• Ensure the highest standards of accuracy and integrity in system records and electronic files, supporting advanced compliance and data governance initiatives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Role maybe responsible forprovidingotheremployees, typically credit analysts,timely,candid,and constructive performance feedback. Developing employees to their fullest potential andprovidechallenging opportunities that enhance employee career growth; developing theappropriate talentpool to ensure adequate bench strength and succession planning; recognizing and rewarding employees for accomplishments.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSAND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, orrelatedfield.

• Minimum of3years of experience in commercial banking portfolio management, that ideally includes equipment finance.

• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Professional presence (client-facing).

• Ability to partner with all deal stakeholders including clients, relationshipmanagerand creditteams.

• Expertisein financial and risk analysis, including financial modeling.

• Demonstratedexpertisein using effective problem solving.

• Proficientintechnology andthe abilityto learn new applications.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.