Senior Commercial Real Estate Lending Portfolio Manager

Stifel•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Sr. Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager is responsible for the management and support of an existing corporate borrower portfolio. This position will include some origination activity on both existing and new borrowers. The Sr. Portfolio Manager is responsible for ensuring that all lending decisions, actions, and recommendations are based on an accurate and thorough understanding of each borrower's financial needs and conditions and comply with all laws, regulations, and Stifel Bank policy.

Requirements

Self-motivated with strong work ethic.
Knowledge in credit analysis and credit portfolio management.
Knowledge of the loan market and various industry (OCC and FDIC) regulations.
Ability to effectively communicate (written and oral) with prospective borrowers, partner banks, investment bankers, equity research analysts, and executive management.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a borrower.
Ability to work collaboratively and cross functionally.
Ability to multi-task and work under a heavy workload with changing priorities.
Strong ability to produce high quality work products independently and as part of a collegial team.
Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent experience
7-10 years of related experience in corporate/commercial lending, debt capital markets, finance, or accounting
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Responsibilities

Manage borrowers through the lending process and present loan and other borrower related requests and renewals to Senior Management and Loan Committees.
Analyze borrower specific and related industry risks as part of underwriting process.
Analyze borrower financial statements and projection models in support of borrower's ability to support financial obligations.
Partner with Credit Analysts on credit evaluations, preparing quarterly trend analyses, risk rating memos, annual reviews, and other amendment memos.
Monitor the financial performance of an existing portfolio to ensure financial statements, compliance certificates, and other required reports are up to date in order to identify any borrower issues at an early stage.
Ensure adherence to credit policy, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Manage the overall documentation process and negotiate Credit Agreements to facilitate closing of approved loans.
Assist with overarching Corporate Banking projects.
Lead, mentor, and train less experienced credit analysts and portfolio managers.