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The Portfolio Manager is a key member of the commercial banking coverage team, responsible for the active management of a portfolio of commercial loans and related credit exposure. This role combines hands‑on portfolio management with transaction execution, credit analysis, risk assessment, and documentation of credit decisions. The Portfolio Manager II partners closely with Relationship Managers, Credit Risk, and internal stakeholders to ensure strong risk management, policy compliance, and high‑quality client service.
This role requires a hands‑on credit professional with direct portfolio responsibility and experience operating in a regulated regional or super‑regional bank environment. This is not a relationship‑management or FP& A‑focused role. Pay rate $50/hour.
A strong Portfolio Manager II or senior PM I‑level professional
A former bank Portfolio Manager between roles or available for interim work
A consultant with deep credit expertise but not Director or Managing Director level
This role is not intended for senior Relationship Managers, FP& A professionals, or executive‑level credit leaders.
Credit & Portfolio Management
Manage an assigned portfolio of commercial loans and ancillary credit exposure
Perform ongoing financial statement analysis, borrower monitoring, and risk assessments
Conduct annual and interim reviews, renewals, amendments, and waivers
Perform risk rating assessments, covenant compliance monitoring, borrowing base analysis, and policy interpretation
Identify early warning signals and proactively communicate credit concerns to business and risk partners
Underwriting & Transaction Execution
Lead or significantly contribute to credit underwriting packages for:
New credit facilities
Refinancings and renewals
Amendments, extensions, and credit increases
Structure credit solutions, including covenant packages, collateral evaluation, guarantees, and mitigants
Partner closely with Relationship Managers, Credit Risk, and Legal through approval and documentation
6–10 years of experience in commercial banking, corporate banking, or portfolio management
Prior experience as a Portfolio Manager, Credit Officer, Senior Credit Analyst, or Associate Relationship Manager
Direct responsibility for managing a commercial loan portfolio (not solely underwriting support)
Experience at a regional or super‑regional bank (e.g., Fifth Third, PNC, Truist, Regions, Huntington, KeyBank, U.S. Bank, etc.)
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
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