ABL Portfolio Manager

JCW Group; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group in Fort Lauderdale is expanding its ABL team, seeking a Portfolio Manager to oversee a generalist portfolio of middle-market borrowers. The role collaborates with business development, underwriting and senior credit leadership to manage risk and grow the platform.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in ABL portfolio management or underwriting, strong financial analysis skills, and proven ability to push back on borrowers while maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in ABL portfolio management, account management or underwriting.
• Strong client-facing skills and confidence pushing back on borrowers.
• Strong financial statement, cash flow and collateral analysis skills.
• Experience with ABL modifications, renewals and revolving credit facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of asset-based lending relationships, generally up to $50MM, across industries such as consumer products, light manufacturing, and distribution.
• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day contact for borrowers, including handling difficult conversations and declining requests when needed.
• Underwrite modifications, amendments, increases, renewals and annual reviews for existing facilities.
• Monitor borrowing bases, covenant compliance, financial reporting, field exams and appraisals.
• Identify early warning signs and work proactively with borrowers on underperforming credits.
• Prepare portfolio reviews and credit packages for senior credit leadership and credit committee review.

Skills

ABL portfolio mgmt

Client-facing

Financial analysis

Credit underwriting

Collateral analysis

Job description

A national, technology-enabled specialty finance lender is looking to add a Portfolio Manager to its growing ABL team. The position is focused on managing a generalist portfolio of existing middle-market ABL borrowers. The role works directly with borrowers and closely with business development, underwriting and senior credit leadership. This is an ideal opportunity for a credit professional who can build strong client relationships, hold the line on credit and grow with an expanding platform.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of asset-based lending relationships, generally up to $50MM, across industries such as consumer products, light manufacturing, and distribution.
• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day contact for borrowers, including handling difficult conversations and declining requests when needed.
• Underwrite modifications, amendments, increases, renewals and annual reviews for existing facilities.
• Monitor borrowing bases, covenant compliance, financial reporting, field exams and appraisals.
• Identify early warning signs and work proactively with borrowers on underperforming credits.
• Prepare portfolio reviews and credit packages for senior credit leadership and credit committee review.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in ABL portfolio management, account management or underwriting.
• Strong client-facing skills and confidence pushing back on borrowers.
• Strong financial statement, cash flow and collateral analysis skills.
• Experience with ABL modifications, renewals and revolving credit facilities.