Portfolio Manager

FirstBank; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstBank in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Portfolio Manager to support Relationship Managers and the Head of Specialty Lending Group within the Manufactured Housing Communities division. You will apply credit expertise to drive profitability in loan portfolios and coordinate between Sales and Credit/Risk teams.

The role emphasizes underwriting, financial analysis, and portfolio management, with emphasis on accuracy, regulatory compliance, and professional collaboration across internal partners.

Qualifications

• Underwriting (financial analysis) experience for commercial loans.
• Knowledge of CRE/C&I credit processes and risk evaluation.
• Familiarity with regulations and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and prepare CLAD documents for credit partners.
• Analyze financial spreads, modeling, and monitoring.
• Assess New/Renewal/Restructuring deals from $1M–$25M.
• Attend meetings representing PM/RM teams as needed.
• Identify credit risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Monitor past due information and annual credit reviews.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Jack Henry

Abrigo/Sageworks

Regulatory compliance

Ethics & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Masters (preferred)

Tools

Jack Henry banking platform

Abrigo (Sageworks)

Job description

Summary

The Portfolio Manager (PM) works to support the revenue generation for Relationship Managers (RM) and Head of Specialty Lending Group (SLG) for the Manufactured Housing Communities (MHC) division. The Portfolio Manager helps drive the profitability of FirstBank’s loan portfolios by applying an expert level of credit skill and knowledge when facilitating discussions between the Sales and Credit/Risk functions with respect to client credit quality and financial analysis.

Description

Position at FirstBank

Summary

The Portfolio Manager (PM) works to support the revenue generation for Relationship Managers (RM) and Head of Specialty Lending Group (SLG) for the Manufactured Housing Communities (MHC) division. The Portfolio Manager helps drive the profitability of FirstBank’s loan portfolios by applying an expert level of credit skill and knowledge when facilitating discussions between the Sales and Credit/Risk functions with respect to client credit quality and financial analysis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Primarily performs underwriting (financial analysis) and prepares Credit Loan Approval Documents (CLAD) to present to internal credit partners.
• Demonstrate an understanding of financial spreads, modeling, and monitoring.
• Analyzes New/Renewal/Restructuring existing deals (ranging from $1MM - $25MM)
• Attend internal and client meetings independently representing the PM and/or RM teams as needed.
• Identifies credit financial risks on proposed structure and helps mitigate issues/risks
• Monitor past due information and future maturities, alerting the RMs as needed.
• Conducts on-going portfolio management through Annual Credit Reviews
• Practice safe and sound bank procedures, including adherence to applicable laws and regulations, internal controls, operational procedures, risk management policies, and security protocols.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, Accounting or Finance preferred, Masters a plus
• 2-3+ years of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) and/or Commercial Real Estate (CRE) underwriting, preferably with a banking institution or non-bank financial institution.
• The ideal candidate would have some knowledge of the Manufactured Housing industry.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, and Adobe. Experience with Jack Henry banking platform and/or Abrigo (Sageworks) software would be a plus.
• Exhibit a working understanding of banking industry regulatory compliance including FirstBank specific policies and procedures, applying knowledge and best practices as appropriate.
• Ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior and confidentiality and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Respectful demeanor toward other associates and managers that promotes a positive and professional work environment.
• Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and report any suspicious customer and/or account activity.

FirstBank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and staffing firms. Recruitment agencies and consultants may not submit resumes directly to managers. FirstBank will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement as an approved vendor. FirstBank in an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability.