Junior Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager

First Financial Bank NA • Pontiac, IL

52d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a detail-driven finance professional who enjoys analyzing data and supporting sound credit decisions? Our Junior Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager role offers the opportunity to work directly with senior commercial lenders, gain in-depth experience in portfolio management, and contribute to high-value lending strategies. You'll build expertise in credit administration and compliance while collaborating with an experienced commercial lending team committed to client success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 1–5 years of experience in commercial lending, credit administration, or financial analysis preferred.
• Understanding of credit principles and commercial loan documentation.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word).
• Strong attention to detail and initiative for continuous improvement.
• 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: Assist commercial lenders in managing new and existing commercial loan relationships.
• Review Term Loans: Conduct annual reviews and collaborate on timely responses to loan review reports.
• Manage Financial Documentation: Monitor receipt and routing financial statements to credit analysts and imaging systems.
• Clear Exceptions: Help resolve financial, documentation, and insurance exceptions in accordance with bank policies.
• Track Covenant Compliance: Calculate loan covenants and assist in tracking and resolving performance issues.
• Respond to Customer Requests: Provide clients with post-closing items such as amortization schedules and documentation.
• Coordinate Due Diligence: Work with commercial loan assistants to order credit reports, appraisals, UCC searches, and more.
• Monitor Maturing Loans: Track upcoming maturities and ensure timely renewals and documentation collection.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with internal departments including credit, imaging, and compliance to streamline operations.
• Assist with Special Projects: Support ad hoc initiatives or requests from management.

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: Entry Level