Director - Franchise Banking PM

Huntington National Bank; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington National Bank is seeking a Director – Corporate, Specialty and Government PM to lead underwriting and portfolio management for a portfolio focused on restaurant and fitness center franchises. You will collaborate with Relationship Management, Credit Administration, and other partners to optimize customer relationships.

The role emphasizes risk management, training junior staff, and ensuring adherence to Huntington credit policies in a senior, client-facing capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years of underwriting or commercial banking experience.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex commercial loans per Huntington credit policies.
• Monitor a loan portfolio, identify risks and manage delinquencies and covenants.
• Manage portfolio administration including collateral, borrowing base, and renewals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Summary:

The Director – Corporate, Specialty and Government PM is a senior portfolio management role. The Director is responsible for the management of a portfolio of commercial loans within the Corporate, Specialty, and Government Banking group. Primary responsibilities include underwriting quality, portfolio monitoring, and portfolio administration for an assigned portfolio. The Director will frequently collaborate with internal partners including Relationship Management, Credit Administration, Capital Markets, Treasury Management, and other product partners in optimizing customer relationships. A Director level colleague is generally viewed as a subject matter expert in the industry they cover. The focus of this role is restaurant and fitness center franchises.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Underwrite complex commercial loans in accordance with Huntington credit policies.
• Monitor a portfolio of commercial loans, proactively identifying emerging risks and esc
• Portfolio administration, including management of delinquencies, collateral exceptions, borrowing base and covenant compliance, product renewals, etc., as applicable.
• As applicable, attend client calls (virtual or in-person) with Relationship Management and other Bank partners. Establish positioning as secondary bank contact for the portfolio of covered clients.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market/industry trends. Conduct industry and market research using numerous resources available.
• Assist with training and/or mentoring Analyst, Associate and Associate Director level colleagues.
• Provide accurate and timely front-end guidance to Relationship Management colleagues, drawing upon knowledge of Huntington credit policies and credit culture.
• Review and negotiate credit documentation in consultation with legal counsel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8+ years of experience in an underwriting or commercial banking environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal credit training
• Experience in the syndicated loan market
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Microsoft Excel)

Workplace Type:

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in‑office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Exempt Status:

(Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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