Portfolio Manager Iii-Affordable Housing

PORTFOLIO MANAGER III- AFFORDABLE HOUSING

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The Portfolio Manager is part of the credit management team focused on the long-term risk-adjusted returns for the bank within the assigned business segment and/or geographic area(s). This individual manages a sub-set of existing credits and is a key partner in the origination of new 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, 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.)
• The Commercial Real Estate Credit Solutions team provides underwriting and proactive portfolio management expertise to the Bank's CRE clients, including private individuals and family offices, and institutional funds/investors/developers.
• Colleagues will partner with the origination team to provide tailored CRE lending solutions to clients, while proactively identifying risk on new and existing credits within the portfolio through a combination of internal and external resources.
• CRE portfolio includes a variety of loan products secured or supported by varying asset types.
• This position will support the Bank's Affordable Housing credit portfolio, which focuses on construction, bridge, and perm loans as well as other credit offerings nationwide to for-profit and non-profit Affordable Housing developers and investors. It is important that this person understand the benefits of building relationships with clients that may include various CNB internal business partners and their services and products, as appropriate.
• Candidate will partner with the team responsible for building and maintaining the Affordable Housing loan portfolio, and will be a key contributor to CNB's Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) initiatives.
• Candidate must have in-depth experience and exercise a strong understanding of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program and other Federal, State, and Local Affordable Housing Programs to assist in underwriting and portfolio management efforts. Candidate to be able to conduct detailed financial and risk analysis of affordable housing projects, developers, investors, tax credit equity syndicators, and municipal and or nonprofit partners.
  
  Maintains awareness of competitive products, practices, and changes in market conditions and compliance requirements.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Teamwork:
  Mentors junior colleagues, fosters a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Portfolio Management:
  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.
• Credit Analysis:
  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.
• Performance Monitoring:
  Performs 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.
• 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).

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree…