Portfolio Manager III - Hospitality

The Portfolio Manager is part of the Hospitality credit management team focused on the long-term risk-adjusted returns for the bank within the Hospitality business segment. This individual manages a sub-set of existing Hospitality credits and is a key partner in the origination and structuring of new Hospitality credits.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide comprehensive credit recommendations and presentations to key risk partners related to prospect(s) and existing clients of the bank (including moderate to complex new credit structures, modifications, and extensions) based on a comprehensive review of the borrower(s) and guarantor(s)' financials (which may include current and historical financial statements, tax returns, and projections.)
• Present credit recommendations within the bank's risk appetite and framework and follow the bank's policies, processes and procedures.
• Respond to their clients' credit needs with an elevated level of client service and credit acumen to address their needs appropriately and timely.
• Provide ongoing oversight and management of an assigned Hospitality portfolio (including timely risk rating assessments, financial reporting monitoring, financial covenant compliance, and the preparation of quarterly and annual reports.)

• Teamwork: Mentors junior colleagues, fosters a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.  Works effectively and efficiently with various internal stakeholders including various divisions of the bank.
• Hospitality Portfolio Management: Owns and manages an assigned credit portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and risk management practices, including underwriting all types of Hospitality credit exposures, managing credit risk, and responding to prospective client inquiries.
• Hospitality Credit Analysis: Analyzes credit data and performs underwriting to assess creditworthiness and recommends appropriate structures to the Sales team and client. Prepare underwriting memorandums and approval documents for presentation to Credit Risk.
• Performance Monitoring: Performs Hospitality portfolio management activities to monitor and analyze portfolio performance, including periodic reviews and covenant tracking.
• Data Analysis: Analyzes credit data to support underwriting and creditworthiness assessments including developing and presenting individual credit recommendations.
• Risk Management: Practices effective risk management, maintaining high standards of credit quality and origination in alignment with Bank’s credit risk appetite, and compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration: Partners with Relationship Manager(s) to successfully manage credit account relationships. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and effective credit operations to achieve the Bank’s strategic initiatives. Participate in ad-hoc projects to support the organization’s priorities.  Works closely with closing associate colleagues to simultaneously and proactively advance multiple loan closings with attention to detail, adherence to approved loan(s), and mindfulness of customer required timelines.  Consistently act with an approach that demonstrates boundarylessness and efficiently achieves objectives of both internal stakeholders (bank colleagues) and external stakeholders (e.g., prospects, customers, outside legal counsel, etc.).
• Client Service: Provides exceptional client service by maintaining professionalism and effectively interacting with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored credit solutions. Participate in joint sales pitches with Relationship Manager(s). Interface with clients in-person, over the phone and email to assess their credit needs and determine the best structure and items needed for analysis.  Proactively and autonomously maintain and lead weekly customer calls, underwriting diligence lists, and simultaneously advance multiple underwrite & portfolio management activities. 
• Other: Provide support and expertise for various additional activities related to the bank’s Hospitality platform.

• Intermediate experience in credit management and lending operations, with a strong understanding of risk management principles
• Desire to build leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to train and develop talent
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Intermediate analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions
• Hospitality Industry-specific knowledge and expertise
• Intermediate knowledge of applicable regularly and legal/compliance matters
• Exceptional track record of demonstrated multi-tasking and proactiveness in a fast-paced lending/bank environment
• Credit/Bank analyst training completion preferred

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement