Portfolio Manager - Cash Flow Lending at Northwest Bank

Job DescriptionThe Portfolio Manager, Cash Flow Lending role is responsible for the ongoing monitoring process for the Bank's commercial loans within the Cash Flow Lending vertical to ensure timely portfolio monitoring, accurate risk ratings, and compliance with credit policy, loan agreements, and applicable banking regulations. This individual contributor position interacts closely with and supports Commercial Banking Relationship Managers, as well as other internal personnel, on commercial credit portfolio monitoring, working under limited supervision.Essential FunctionsMonitor credit performance of individual commercial borrowers ensuring timely escalation or remediation, as appropriateResponsible for the timeliness and accurate aggregated reporting of the Cash Flow Lending portfolio monitoring activities and adherence to credit policies, procedures and thresholds related to financial statement collection, covenant testing, collateral valuation, annual reviews, and delinquencies. Evaluation of risk associated with non-complianceEngage with customers to gain a thorough understanding of the borrowers' business model, financial performance, and industry trends to effectively evaluate sources of repayment and accurately assign risk ratingsCollect and review all pertinent credit and financial information, including but not limited to financial statements, tax returns, due diligence reports, credit bureaus, appraisals, internal credit information, industry research and peer data. Determine the need for more thorough investigation or additional informationSpread financial statements and prepare financial models designed to assess probability of default and loss given default. Document historic and proforma cash flows, covenant calculations, sensitivity analysis, guarantor statement review, and collateral valuation as appropriate.Analyze financial information and related materials to ensure prudent ongoing credit monitoring for the Bank's commercial loan portfolio. Analyses to include an independent credit quality assessment with well-supported risk rating rationale, identification of credit risks and mitigants, industry concerns, market trends, financial trends, and other pertinent credit issues. Identify emerging risks or material changes in customers financial position, including evaluation of compliance with loan agreementsAssist in completion of annual reviews, renewals, interim update memos, covenant calculations and criticized asset reviews. Monitor early warning indicators and other forms of credit surveillancePresent analysis or address questions during credit discussions or presentationsDocument and track key risk indicators associated with monitoring and control procedures and any applicable thresholds, including industry concentrations and leveraged finance exposureCoordinate and conduct quarterly portfolio reviews to assess the overall performance and risk profile of the cash flow lending portfolio including leveraged lending exposure and distribution, asset quality metrics and trends, industry concentrations, top exposures, maturity profile, and pipeline.Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures and applicable regulationsComplete other related duties as assigned in support of Credit Management's support functionEnsure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulationsNavigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department to maximize technology tools and gain efficiencyWork as part of a teamWork with on-site equipmentEducation and Experience preferredBachelor's degree Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related degree3-5 years of Commercial underwriting, public accounting, financial analysis, or credit risk managementThis position can be performed remotely, unless you live within 40 miles of one of our Hub locations which are listed below. If you live within 40 miles of one of the locations listed below, you must be onsite Monday - Thursday with Friday as an optional work from home day.INDEPENDENCE, OH6480 Rockside Woods Blvd SSuite 345Independence, OH 44131COLUMBUS, OHHQ3 Easton OvalColumbus, OH 43219BUFFALO, NY375 Essjay RoadSuite 100Buffalo, NY 14221MOUNT JOY, PA101 East Main StreetMount Joy, PA 17552WARREN, PA100 Liberty StreetWarren, PA 16365ERIE, PA800 State StreetErie, PA 16501PITTSBURGH, PABellevue532 Lincoln AvenueBellevue, PA 15202FISHERS, IN11 Municipal DriveSuite 150Fishers, IN 46037Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.