Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager

About the Role

Responsible for underwriting, credit monitoring, and managing a $50-$200 million portfolio of Commercial Banking relationships. Manage and monitor a large commercial loan portfolio and commercial relationships by analyzing financial data to determine the merits of specific loan requests and make formal recommendations and presentations to Commercial Relationship Manager and Credit Administration. Partner with the Commercial Relationship Manager as the point of contact for the client;

acting as a liaison to the Credit Department, the Commercial support staff and other internal business partners.

Ensure the portfolio administration and risk management of each client relationship is in compliance with established credit policy, procedure and business strategy as well as commercial and regulatory guidelines. Attend meetings with customers, expand existing relationships by assessing customer needs and proactively promoting and cross‑marketing bank products and services, and keep clients informed of special promotions. Work on complex problems requiring in-depth evaluation of client information.

Ensure the loan portfolio is properly risk‑rated. Make decisions on loans and terms within established lending limits, or refer these issues to the next appropriate level of authority. Analyze credit to determine the ability of customers and prospective customers to qualify for ensuing borrowing requirements. Conduct due diligence/analysis with new client relationships as appropriate. Monitor loan repayment activities and financial condition of borrowing clients and take necessary action to collect past‑due accounts and ongoing repayment ability of all other accounts.

Demonstrate compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and apply to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on‑the‑job training. Keep up to date on regulation changes. Follow all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and complete all required annual or job‑specific training. Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding the Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.

May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert. Actively learn, demonstrate, and foster the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words. Take personal initiative and be a positive example for others to emulate. Embrace our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice.” May perform other duties as assigned.

Education and experience:

4‑7 years of relevant commercial lending experience and/or prior experience as a Commercial Credit Underwriter or Commercial Relationship Manager (required).

Strong knowledge of commercial underwriting, credit monitoring and portfolio management. Strong relationship management and business development abilities, analytical and problem‑solving skills, strong sales skills and credit quality skills. Advanced understanding of credit policy and procedures and can accurately risk‑rate loans/credits, evaluate both cash‑flow and collateral‑based loans/credits. Advanced knowledge of commercial bank products and services that result in successfully capitalizing on all opportunities to cross‑sell the bank’s products.

Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and ability to exercise sound business judgment. Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups across the company to manage customer relationships. Ability to partner effectively with team (i.e. Commercial Relationship Manager, Underwriter) and Credit Administration. Advanced knowledge of commercial lending policies, procedures, practices and documentation. Advanced proficiency with personal computers and related software packages such as MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Ability to train and present to small and large audiences.

Frequent.

The pay range for this role is $ - $. The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety…