VP C&I Portfolio Manager
A trusted, relationship-driven financial institution based in the Chicago suburbs, specialized in commercial banking solutions with a focus on equipment finance, real estate lending, and treasury management is actively looking for a senior credit professional with strong portfolio management skills to join their growing bank.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead peer reviews of complex credit presentations and provide strategic feedback to ensure underwriting quality and consistency.
- Mentor and train junior and mid-level credit analysts; oversee onboarding and development programs.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to review and enhance departmental credit policies and procedures.
- Coordinate weekly Management Credit Committee (MCC) agendas and ensure timely submission of materials.
- Act as a liaison between credit, commercial banking, and executive leadership to resolve escalated issues and streamline communication.
- Maintain oversight of credit pipeline reporting and lead weekly pipeline meetings.
- Manage special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by executive management.
- Conduct in-depth financial and collateral analysis, including receivables, inventory, equipment, and real estate valuations.
- Perform advanced credit analysis including cash flow modeling, debt service coverage, leverage, and liquidity assessments.
- Evaluate complex corporate structures and industry-specific risks; apply sector analysis and macroeconomic insights to credit decisions.
- Recommend tailored credit solutions for non-standard loan requests and collaborate with internal stakeholders to structure appropriate terms.
- Oversee third-party vendor relationships related to underwriting (e.g., appraisals, environmental reports, UCC filings).
- Ensure accurate documentation and reconciliation of loan funding and vendor payments.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in commercial credit underwriting, with a strong background in C&I lending.
- Proven leadership experience in mentoring and managing credit teams.
- Deep understanding of financial statement analysis, collateral evaluation, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree or formal credit training preferred.
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