Portfolio Manager - Commercial Underwriting & Credit

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

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.