Commercial Portfolio Manager II at Unity Bank in Clinton, NJ, USA

Job description

• Responsible for helping to manage the Commercial & SBA loan portfolio as assigned. Perform loan reviews on the existing portfolio to reaffirm risk ratings, and upgrade/downgrade when applicable, and ensure borrowers are in compliance with covenants. In addition, will be required to occasionally contact borrowers, conduct site visits and customer meetings, and work with the credit team and loan officers to resolve customer problems. Also assist team with various Board and executive management reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular loan monitoring reviews.
• Prepare Credit Reviews to assess asset quality, including performance against original underwriting expectations.
• Evaluate borrower/sponsor financial statements, rent rolls, project status reports, and overall credit condition.
• Coordinate site visits and prepare site visit reports in accordance with Credit policies and procedures.
• Assist the Portfolio Management Team with reporting on the overall portfolio, including asset quality, stress testing, industry and market analysis, asset allocation, reserves, and non-performing loan analysis.
• Maintain accurate loan risk ratings by analyzing loan performance and preparing annual reviews.
• Ensure compliance with the Bank's Credit Policy and regulatory standards.
• Serve as the loan-level expert for a portfolio of complex construction, permanent, and/or C&I loans.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism in post-closing relationships with borrowers to encourage repeat business.
• Complete site visits, covenants, and annual reviews in a timely manner.
• Maintain reporting information on relevant tracking systems for accurate reporting.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and special projects as assigned by management.
• Work on miscellaneous projects related to credit functions or across the bank as needed.
• Assist loan officers with Abrigo tickler maintenance, covenant tracking and financial statement retention.
• Follow up with loan officers to obtain updated financial information including business and personal tax returns and personal financial statements.
• Assist borrowers and loan officers in modifying loans as needed for payment modifications, loan restructuring, collateral release, etc..
• Draft memos for any substantial changes in a borrower's financial stability or ownership structure.
• Keep informed of industry changes, trends, and best practices.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and risk management.
• In-depth understanding of credit analysis, due diligence, and loan documentation.
• Knowledge of bank structures, products, procedures, and the economic environment.
• Understanding of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in portfolio management, preferably within a community bank or similar financial institution.
• Proven track record in managing complex loan portfolios, including real estate-based and business lending.
• Experience in real estate-based and business lending, including credit analysis, due diligence, and loan documentation.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and risk management.
• Experience with Abrigo (aka Sageworks) desired.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Skills

Required

• Financial reporting
• Risk management
• Credit analysis
• Due diligence
• Loan documentation
• Abrigo (aka Sageworks)