Senior Portfolio Manager

Kish Bank•Hudson, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kish Bank is seeking an experienced Senior Portfolio Manager to support our Commercial Real Estate Relationship Managers in the Cleveland area through strong portfolio oversight, credit analysis, and risk management. This role plays a key part in maintaining the quality and performance of our commercial real estate portfolio while strengthening team capability through mentorship and process improvement. This position is primarily based in the office to support collaboration with lenders and credit partners, with limited remote work opportunities available depending on business needs. If you enjoy analyzing complex credit relationships, improving processes, and helping teams grow stronger together, this is a great opportunity to make meaningful impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in commercial lending or commercial real estate credit analysis
Strong understanding of commercial and commercial real estate lending practices
Experience analyzing financial statements and assessing borrower risk
Working knowledge of lending regulations and internal credit policy expectations
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to balance independent analysis with team partnership

Responsibilities

Support underwriting and preparation of credit packages for new loans and modifications
Partner with Relationship Managers to actively manage commercial real estate loan portfolios
Monitor portfolio performance and ensure compliance with loan terms and regulatory expectations
Analyze borrower financial statements and supporting data to assess credit strength
Maintain accurate credit files, documentation, and covenant tracking
Prepare credit recommendations including collateral evaluation, covenant analysis, and structure considerations
Manage syndicated loan activity from underwriting through ongoing monitoring, including communication with participant banks
Support resolution of portfolio issues and delinquency monitoring
Identify workflow improvements and strengthen portfolio management processes
Help implement consistent procedures and training across the lending team
Partner cross-functionally to support shared initiatives
Serve as a liaison between leadership and portfolio management staff to strengthen service delivery and efficiency
Mentor junior portfolio managers and analysts
Support team development through coaching and knowledge sharing
Help establish performance expectations and development goals in partnership with the Commercial Market Leader
Contribute to training initiatives that strengthen technical expertise across the lending team