Back 22d AVP, Commercial Portfolio Manager III #1474 Albany, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Job Description
Division : Commercial
Department : Mid Mkt / CRE / Business Banking
Reports to : SVP, Commercial Team Leader - Mid Mkt / CRE / Business Banking
Status : Exempt / Officer
Grade : 11
Salary Range : $66,699 - $141,734
Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location.
Location : Albany, NY (preferred) or East Syracuse, NY
Purpose / Objective :
Provides support to Relationship Managers (RM) in underwriting as well as monitoring and servicing an existing portfolio of complex loans and borrowing relationships. Continuously evaluates operational and financial performance to maintain portfolio quality and risk rating accuracy. Interacts with customers as well as bank employees to address credit and deposit service related matters in a satisfactory manner. Assists Relationship Managers in all aspects of servicing customers both internally and externally.
Key Accountabilities :
Portfolio Size / Composition
- Assists multiple Relationship Manager(s) (RM) with the management of a defined portfolio of existing Middle Market (C&I) customers, and / or Commercial Real Estate (CRE) customers, and / or Business Banking customers with more complex financing needs.
- Customer borrowing needs of $500M or more and typically $2.5MM-$25MM+
- Customers may require specialized knowledge / industry expertise (C&I / CRE / ABL / Healthcare), including a general understanding of borrowing base / formula-followed line of credits
- May be asked to manage
Portfolio Underwriting / Monitoring / Maintenance
Completion of underwriting for New Money Requests, Modifications and Annual Reviews for relationships in addition to, periodic file memos / covenant tests, waivers per policy under the direction of the RM as a deal teamTakes minutes for deals underwritten that require approval at Management Loan Committee (MLC)Assists RM in the proactive management of the portfolio to ensure early detection of material changes in customer performance and risk rating changes.Ability to prepare Opportunity Memo's under the direction of the RM for new business requests that would be presented to senior lender and senior credit officer.Works with the team to manage all reporting requirements including ongoing tracking via Baker Hill to ensure timely receipt of all financial, collateral, borrowing base, insurance, letter of credit and documentation exception / post-closing information including scanning information into Image CentreRequests Appraisals / Environmental Reports under the direction of the RMEnters Line of Credit advance / pay down requests in SharePointEnsures completion of CIP Form(s) including any other required Know Your Customer compliance due diligenceEnsures satisfactory documentation or maintenance of all insurance requirements within loan documentsAssists RM with the approval of all overdrafts as appropriateEnsures Credit File completeness in Image Centre including saving customer financialsPerforms monthly reviews of borrowing bases and supporting financial documentation including a loan conformity chart to ensure detection of any material changes in customer performance. Compiles and reviews documentation with RMs and updates SharePoint to ensure borrowing availabilities updated on core system. And saves all applicable information in Image CentreInvolved in monitoring formula followed lines of credit and respective responsibilities for these types ofProvides tracking and acts as liaison for the commercial team on Loan Review exceptions for financials and DLS related itemsInterfaces with other Banks for participation loans as lead or participant to provide or gather required financial reporting or other relevant information relative to the loan / relationshipCredit / Analytical Skills
Credit Trained or equivalent level of experience to perform underwriting responsibilitiesAbility to assess financial performance and risk including identifying ways to mitigate risk to the bankSolid working relationship with commercial lending group to ensure ongoing credit quality of portfolio and interfacing with Senior Credit Officer and Senior Lender for Annual Reviews, Modifications and New Money Requests under the direction of the RMStrong working knowledge of Loan policy and proven ability to adhere to sound risk management / pricing practices as well as to all internal and external credit / regulatory requirementsCustomer Service / Support
Provides excellent customer serviceAssists RM with customer problem resolution and interfaces with the appropriate internal banking departmentsAssists RM in call preparationAccompanies RM on calls as appropriateDeal Structuring / Loan Closing
Assists RM in loan structuring and term sheet preparationAssists RM in completing Profitability ModelAssists RM in the review of loan documentationAssists RM with Loan Closings and post-closing follow upInternal Partner Relationships
Interacts with internal partners under the direction of the RMProvides mentorship to Commercial Portfolio Manager I and IIs and Portfolio and Administrative ManagerProduct Knowledge
Solid knowledge of Commercial Credit Products and ServicesWorking with RM and internal partners to develop basic understanding of how to identify cross sell opportunitiesNetworking / Community Involvement
Networking at community events with the lending team and meeting Centers of Influence to develop a presence in the Community.Special Projects
Assists with special projects as necessary and instructed by RM and / or Team LeaderConducts Archer Testing as appropriateEnsures compliance with all banking laws, rules, regulations, and prescribed policies / practices / procedures necessary to reduce risk and uphold ethical standards related to and required by one's duties.Education :
BS Degree in Business, Accounting or FinanceEquivalent financial experienceMBA a plusExperience :
Minimum of 5+ years of Commercial Credit / Banking and / or related experienceSkills & Knowledge :
Excellent written and verbal communications skillsAbility to present identified issues and recommended solutions to RM / Senior Management as appropriateAbility to multi-task and meet timeframes as directed by the RM / Senior ManagementStrong computer skillsAbility to work as a member of team in a fast-paced environmentWe endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users.
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Location Albany, NY - 30 South Pearl St