Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager

First Financial Bank NA • Pontiac, IL

55d • Onsite

About The Position

If you're a strategic, detail-focused professional with a passion for credit management and portfolio oversight, this is your opportunity to contribute to a high-performing commercial lending team. As a Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager, you’ll play a critical role in supporting business relationships, ensuring credit compliance, and streamlining internal processes. You'll work closely with senior lenders and gain exposure to complex credit structuring and portfolio strategy in a collaborative, relationship-driven environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• 5–10 years of commercial lending or credit administration experience required.
• Strong knowledge of credit principles and commercial loan documentation.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, timely work.
• Ability occasionally to work at various locations within driving distance.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 75% of an eight (8) hour workday.
• Ability to review information and details at close range (within a few feet).

Responsibilities

• Support Portfolio Management: Partner with commercial lenders to manage new and existing commercial loan relationships.
• Review Loan Performance: Complete annual reviews and monitor term loan performance, including covenant tracking and compliance.
• Coordinate Financial Data Flow: Manage the receipt and delivery of financial statements to credit analysts and internal systems.
• Resolve Documentation Issues: Work with internal teams to clear financial, insurance, and post-closing audit exceptions.
• Assist with Credit Analysis: Collaborate with credit analysts to ensure financial spreads are completed and properly filed.
• Facilitate Due Diligence: Order credit reports, UCC searches, appraisals, flood determinations, and other pre-closing items.
• Respond to Customer Requests: Fulfill client needs for amortization schedules, loan documentation, and other post-closing inquiries.
• Monitor Maturing Loans: Track maturity dates to ensure timely financial collection and loan renewals.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work cross-functionally to support efficient portfolio operations and maintain compliance.
• Contribute to Strategic Projects: Support leadership with special initiatives and reporting as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Financial Perks: 401(k) match, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and banking benefits.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including 11 Federal Reserve bank holidays.
• Growth Opportunities: Tuition assistance and professional development programs.
• A Supportive Culture: Integrity, collaboration, innovation, and respect are at the heart of what we do.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level