Senior Portfolio Manager, Commercial Credit

SUMMARYThe Senior Portfolio Manager is responsible for the functions in an account management role, which includes but not limited to the maintenance of loan and deposit products and services to fit the needs of multiple client relationships. Senior Portfolio Managers are responsible for cross-selling other products/services offered by the Bank, and consistently communicate with clients to ensure the Bank is well aware of both opportunities and threats that could cause the client's relationship to grow or terminate in the future. This position takes an active role in the preparation and maintenance multiple new and existing loan relationships, and in accordance with Bank's policies and procedures.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCredit Responsibilities:Monitor accounts to identify potential operations and lending risks and assure proper documentation on accounts.Underwrites and recommends credit action to identified credit authority for approval.Underwrites directly or manages the underwriting process of all loans under one's responsibility in accordance with the Bank's policies and procedures.Reviews requests for establishment of new loans and credit lines.Collects and analyzes required financial reporting and related information.Determines the general credit worthiness of a credit request and the merits of the loan request.Compiles all necessary documentation necessary to prepare and draw loan documents.Maintains knowledge of company underwriting and lending guidelines and provides input to guidelines requested.Interfaces with borrowers and borrower's advisors as necessary.Ensures credit files for all loans under their responsibility are complete and prepared in form and substances satisfactory for Credit Administration and regulatory review.Review and sign off on all underwriting conditions in a timely manner. [Subject To items should be signed off by Credit Admin].Ensures proper pre-funding quality control steps are taken on all loans.Effectively manage the process to ensure loan requests are being reviewed efficiently, that customers receive timely answers and that all approved transactions are completed quickly and accurately.Ensures all loans comply with regulatory requirements.Provides frequent communication to all parties involved in transaction in a positive and constructive manner.Provides guidance and training to team members involved in the processing and funding of loans.Accountable to understand and ensure regulatory and policy compliance with state and federal requirements including the following (but not limited to) Bank Secrecy Act, Anti- Money Laundering Act, Community Reinvestment Act, OFAC Regulations and Fair Lending and all applicable bank and government regulationsAttends training and maintains a basic knowledge of procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial institutions, as they apply to your position and job responsibilities, with an emphasis on the BSA/AML/CIP, Consumer Privacy, Regulation CC, Information Security, Bank Protection Act, FACT-Identity Theft, Information Technology and GLBA.Perform other departmental duties as assignedADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESDemonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and managementDemonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearanceAdheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety RegulationsAdheres to local, state and federal lawsUnderstands and complies with all company rules and regulationsAttends training and maintains a basic knowledge of procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial institutions, as they apply to your position and job responsibilities, with an emphasis on the BSA/AML/CIP, Consumer Privacy, Regulation CC, Information Security, Bank Protection Act, FACT-Identity Theft, Information Technology and GLBA.Additional duties as assigned as it relates to the positionSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not have supervisory responsibilitiesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSA Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.5+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax return analysis and analytical interpretation of balance sheet and income statement analysis and cash flow.Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and other financial analysis software programs.Intermediate working knowledge of loan documentation.Must be able to handle a strong volume of work flow from various sources.Ability to maintain confidentiality of all bank and client information.COMPETENCIES:AdaptabilityCommunicationDecision MakingInitiativeInnovationMotivatorOrganizationProfessionalismResults OrientatedPHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.Standing, walking and squatting less than fifty percent of the work shiftRequired to lift, move and carry up to 40 poundsAbility to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reportsMust be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with employees and other customersSpecific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusManual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and armsWORK ENVIRONMENT: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety complianceNoise levels are considered moderateSunwest Bank Is an Equal Opportunity EmployerSunwest Bank works with staff members and customers without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, sex, marital status, age, religion, medical condition, handicap, disability or veteran status and to assist the Bank in maintaining its Affirmative Action Program.Compliance with Bank Secrecy Act laws and regulations is considered an extremely serious matter, and it is intended that Sunwest Bank, through the purposeful efforts of its employees and officers, are expected to make every resolute attempt to conform to its Bank Secrecy Act Program and Procedures. Failure to comply will be reflected in their performance review as well as in any bonus compensation programs in which they may participate.Attend and complete all required classroom, computer-based, web-based and seminar training. It is the individual responsibility of every employee to maintain a current awareness and understanding of and to fully comply with Sunwest Bank's "Code of Ethics and Conduct." Each employee is also expected to maintain an awareness of the laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures that are appropriate for his/her positionNote: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level and work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All job descriptions can be amended without notice as warranted by business necessity.SWB123

Created: 2025-01-14