Portfolio Manager

Summary:

The Portfolio Manager (PM) works to support the revenue generation for Relationship Managers (RM) and Head of Specialty Lending Group (SLG) for the Manufactured Housing Communities (MHC) division. The Portfolio Manager helps drive the profitability of First Bank’s loan portfolios by applying an expert level of credit skill and knowledge when facilitating discussions between the Sales and Credit/Risk functions with respect to client credit quality and financial analysis.

• Primarily performs underwriting (financial analysis) and prepares Credit Loan Approval Documents (CLAD) to present to internal credit partners.
• Demonstrate an understanding of financial spreads, modeling, and monitoring.
• Analyzes New/Renewal/Restructuring existing deals (ranging from $1MM - $25MM)
• Attend internal and client meetings independently representing the PM and/or RM teams as needed.
• Identifies credit financial risks on proposed structure and helps mitigate issues/risks
• Monitor past due information and future maturities, alerting the RMs as needed.
• Conducts on-going portfolio management through Annual Credit Reviews
• Practice safe and sound bank procedures, including adherence to applicable laws and regulations, internal controls, operational procedures, risk management policies, and security protocols.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree required, Accounting or Finance preferred, Masters a plus
• 2-3+ years of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) and/or Commercial Real Estate (CRE) underwriting, preferably with a banking institution or non-bank financial institution.
• The ideal candidate would have some knowledge of the Manufactured Housing industry.

• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, and Adobe. Experience with Jack Henry banking platform and/or Abrigo (Sageworks) software would be a plus.
• Exhibit a working understanding of banking industry regulatory compliance including First Bank specific policies and procedures, applying knowledge and best practices as appropriate.

• Ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior and confidentiality and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Respectful demeanor toward other associates and managers that promotes a positive and professional work environment.
• Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and report any suspicious customer and/or account activity.