VP, Portfolio Manager - Leveraged Lending

Axos Bank • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The VP, Portfolio Manager - Leveraged Lending is responsible for overseeing the performance, risk, and strategic development of a commercial loan portfolio. This role ensures credit quality, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance while supporting business growth through client relationship management and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or formal credit training preferred
• 5+ years of experience in commercial lending, portfolio management, or credit risk
• Proven ability to manage complex borrower relationships and credit structures
• Strong command of financial analysis, credit policy, risk grading, and regulatory expectations
• Experience with loan servicing platforms, collateral management tools, and CRM systems
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills

Responsibilities

• Monitor credit performance, borrowing base trends, and financial statements to assess risk and identify action plans
• Serve as escalation point for at-risk relationships and credit exceptions; coordinate remediation strategies with Credit, Risk, and Relationship Management
• Ensure timely completion of annual reviews, renewals, and modifications; provide quality control on credit memos
• Partner with Loan Operations and Compliance to ensure accurate onboarding and servicing of facilities
• Maintain data integrity across loan systems, reporting tools, and collateral platforms
• Drive business development initiatives to grow assets under management and fee income
• Collaborate with legal, capital markets, and operations teams to ensure seamless deal execution

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
• HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees