City National Bank · 1 hour ago
Portfolio Manager I - Emerging Middle Market
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$41.83/hr - $66.81/hr
4+ years expCity National Bank is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, focusing on providing exceptional financial services. The Portfolio Manager I will be part of the credit management team, responsible for managing a subset of existing credits and supporting the origination of new credits while ensuring risk-adjusted returns for the bank.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Underwrite and portfolio manage Business Banking clients - typically privately held companies with annual revenues ranging up to $50 million across a wide range of industries and geographies
Formulate and recommend credit and banking solutions to clients to support working capital
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, projections and/or cash flow proformas.)
This individual is expected to present credit recommendations within the bank's risk appetite and framework and follow the bank's policies, processes and procedures
This individual is expected to be responsive to their clients' credit needs with an elevated level of client service and credit acumen to address their needs appropriately and timely
This individual is responsible for the ongoing oversight and management of its portfolio (including timely risk rating assessments, reporting covenants, covenant compliance, and the preparation of quarterly and annual reports.)
Mentors junior colleagues, fosters a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
Owns and manages an assigned credit portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and risk management practices, including underwriting all types of credit exposures, managing credit risk, and responding to prospective client inquiries
Analyzes credit data and perform underwriting to assess creditworthiness and recommend appropriate structures to the Sales team and client. Prepare underwriting memorandums and approval documents for presentation to Credit Risk
Performs portfolio management activities to monitor and analyze portfolio performance, including periodic reviews and covenant tracking
Analyzes credit data to support underwriting and creditworthiness assessments including developing and presenting individual credit recommendations
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
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
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)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, or related field
Minimum 4 years of progressively increasing credit underwriting and portfolio management experience in relevant industry/industries
Preferred
Basic 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 communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Basic analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions
Industry-specific knowledge and expertise
Benefits
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
Company
City National Bank
City National Bank offers a full complement of banking, trust and investment services. It is a sub-organization of City National.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Howard Hammond
CEO City National Bank
Fiyaz Khan
Senior Vice President, Structured Products
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