Senior Portfolio Manager – Aerospace, Defense, Government Contracting, Credit Delivery

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute credit events including new underwritings, renewals, amendments, and refinancings.
• Produce complete, accurate, and well-supported credit packages with clear risk identification and mitigation.
• Conduct financial and industry analysis, including modeling, projections, stress testing, and Gov Con‑specific contract/collateral evaluation.
• Manage an assigned portfolio with active ownership of quarterly financial updates, risk ratings, covenants, and compliance requirements.
• Identify emerging risks and industry trends and elevate issues promptly.
• Partner with product teams to structure optimal financing solutions and support client growth strategies.
• Maintain strong client dialogue and help deepen relationships across the Gov Con segment.
• Mentor junior teammates and contribute to a strong team culture of execution, collaboration, and risk discipline.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 5+ years of commercial credit underwriting or portfolio management experience
• Strong credit judgment, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort navigating financial models
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with Government Contracting clients or complex structured lending (preferred)
• MBA, CFA, CPA, or formal credit training (preferred)
• Experience with leveraged finance, or sponsor‑backed transactions (preferred)