SAG Corp/Comm Sr Portfolio Officer

Bank of America•Chicago, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us! The Special Assets Group (SAG) manages the Bank’s criticized, classified, and distressed commercial credit portfolio. SAG’s primary objective is to maximize recoveries, minimize loss severity, and execute disciplined, risk-based resolution strategies that protect the Bank’s interests while preserving long-term enterprise value where appropriate. The (SAG) Corp/Comm Senior Portfolio Officer is responsible for managing and resolving the Bank’s most complex criticized, classified, and distressed commercial credit relationships. The Sr. Portfolio Officer develops and executes resolution strategies, leads negotiations with borrowers and stakeholders, and provides subject matter expertise on complex credit situations. This role partners closely with senior leadership, Credit Risk, Legal, and line-of-business partners to drive resolution outcomes that maximize recoveries, minimize losses, and protect the Bank’s interests.

Requirements

Minimum of 7+ years of experience in middle market or large corporate loans, credit restructuring, or related risk management experience.
Extensive knowledge of commercial lending, credit analysis, commercial loan documentation, collateral analysis, and commercial credit structures.
Proven negotiation skills and experience leading borrower, sponsor, legal, and lender discussions.
Strong financial analysis skills, including cash flow analysis, collateral evaluation, repayment capacity assessment, and enterprise valuation concepts.
Ability to exercise sound credit judgment and make decisions in complex, time-sensitive situations.
Proven ability to work independently while influencing outcomes across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Strong communication skills; ability to communicate vertically, horizontally, and externally
Industry knowledge across multiple sectors

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Business Law, a legal aptitude, strong knowledge of contracts, and knowledge of bankruptcy law
Ability to work independently on complex transactions while exercising sound credit judgment
Knowledge of ancillary banking products such as treasury services, derivatives, commercial cards, and deposits
Strong knowledge of Commercial Loan Documentation
Knowledge of Commercial Credit Structure
Ability for problem solving / critical / creative thinking / mental flexibility
Strong Negotiation Skills

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of highly complex criticized, classified, and distressed commercial credit relationships through all stages of the resolution process.
Develop and execute credit resolution strategies designed to maximize recoveries, minimize loss severity, and protect the Bank’s interests.
Assess borrower performance, collateral support, guarantor strength, industry conditions, and legal considerations to determine the optimal path to resolution.
Lead negotiations involving restructurings, repayment plans, settlements, discounted payoffs, collateral dispositions, note sales, and other recovery-focused solutions.
Prepare and present strategy recommendations, credit approvals, and portfolio updates to senior leadership and risk management partners.
Serve as the primary point of contact for borrowers, sponsors, attorneys, consultants, participating lenders, and other stakeholders associated with assigned relationships.
Manage bankruptcy, litigation, foreclosure, receivership, and other legal recovery actions to maximize recoveries and minimize losses.
Monitor portfolio performance, recovery trends, and risk migration to identify emerging issues and drive timely action.
Support portfolio forecasting, reserve discussions, criticized asset reporting, and other portfolio management activities.
Coach and mentor junior associates on the team to help develop credit and corporate workout skills.
Serve as a resource on complex credit situations and contribute to initiatives that strengthen SAG processes, risk management practices, and portfolio performance.