C&I Portfolio Manager

The Portfolio Manager role is credit orientated reporting on a solid-line basis to the Commercial Credit Officer.  Portfolio Managers typically support designated Lending Officers and use their credit skills to underwrite and manage a portfolio of loans.

Performance reviews are prepared by the Commercial Credit Officer with input from the Regional Manager and Lending Officers.

Office location is in Peabody with hybrid schedule flexibility.

Responsibilities:


* Under the direction and review of the Commercial Credit Officer, the PM is responsible for independently evaluating structure and underwriting loan exposure, ensuring appropriate compliance with all bank requirements;


* Commands a thorough and complete knowledge of the Bank’s Loan Underwriting and Administration Guidelines (LUAG) and Credit Policy;


* Manages the approval and commitment process (e.g.

Senior Loan Approval Committee) ensuring compliance with Credit Policy and accuracy of documents and supporting exhibits;


* Proactively manages credit risk and exposure for an assigned portfolio; initiates credit modifications and risk rating upgrading/downgrading, modifying terms and frequency of covenants, financial reporting, collateral security, audit schedule, etc;


* Maintains timely renewals of loan maturities for assigned lending team;


* Manages Covenant Compliance by monitoring, testing, and preparing waivers and reservation of rights letters when required;


* Facilitates borrower financial reporting submissions to Bank.  Responsible for evaluating financial performance of borrower and determining an appropriate risk rating;


* Identifying early client risk/exposure, early detection of volatile industries and markets for assigned portfolio within designated region;


* Ensure the timely completion of credit file updates;


* Collaborates in coordinating pre-closing activities;


* At the direction of and with assistance of Lending Officer, interacts via phone/email and may visit in person with existing customers and prospects on credit or risk related matters;


* May identify cross sell opportunities.

Required Skills:


* Ability to make lending recommendations, based on analysis of the borrower’s capacity to repay, collateral, management ability and character, projection analysis, industry trends and market position.


* Demonstrates an understanding and proficiency in working with loan documentation.


* Ability to conduct diligence sessions with borrowers as needed to develop information and determine whether the loan would be an acceptable risk to the Bank.


* Act as a Liaison between assigned lending team and the Credit Administration/Operations Department.

Required Experience:


* Three or more years of credit underwriting and portfolio management experience, specifically in C&I credit


* Bachelor Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent.


* Formal Credit Training preferred...