Credit Portfolio Manager - CRE

JCW; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW is seeking a Portfolio Manager to oversee and manage a commercial real estate loan portfolio. This opportunity invites a professional with strong credit underwriting skills to enhance a dynamic banking environment. The role involves ongoing risk monitoring and fostering client relationships within an established framework.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in commercial credit underwriting and portfolio management.
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate lending.
• Proficiency with credit risk tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial real estate loans.
• Conduct credit reviews and financial statement analysis.
• Assist in underwriting new real estate transactions.

Skills

Credit underwriting

Portfolio management

Financial statement analysis

Risk assessment

Communication

Relationship management

Job description

This range is provided by JCW. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Senior Consultant, Credit & Lending - Private Credit/ Investments (646-741-2166)

JCW Search has partnered with a local bank as they’re seeking a motivated Portfolio Manager to join their team. This is a great opportunity for a commercial credit professional to take ownership of a well-established portfolio and contribute to a dynamic, relationship-driven banking environment.

In this role, you’ll focus primarily on managing and monitoring an existing portfolio of commercial real estate loans, while also supporting new originations through credit underwriting. You’ll work closely with relationship managers, credit officers, and senior leadership to ensure portfolio quality, credit compliance, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of commercial real estate loans, ensuring timely renewals, covenant compliance, and ongoing risk monitoring.
• Conduct periodic credit reviews, financial statement analysis, and borrower evaluations.
• Assist in underwriting new commercial real estate transactions (~25% of the role).
• Collaborate with relationship managers to support client needs and identify growth opportunities.
• Prepare and present credit memos and portfolio updates to senior credit committees.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in commercial credit underwriting and portfolio management within a bank or financial institution.
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate lending, loan structures, and risk assessment.
• Proficiency with financial statement analysis and credit risk tools.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

For more information, please contact Elijah Ervin at 646-741-2166 or [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst, Finance, and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Banking and Financial Services

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