Portfolio Manager - Franchise Banking Director

Huntington National Bank; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington National Bank in Kentucky is seeking a Director – Corporate, Specialty and Government PM to lead a high-impact portfolio of commercial loans within the Corporate, Specialty, and Government Banking group.

This senior role emphasizes underwriting quality, portfolio monitoring, and strong collaboration with Relationship Management, Credit Administration, Capital Markets, Treasury Management and product partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years of underwriting or commercial banking experience.
• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex commercial loans in accordance with Huntington credit policies.
• Monitor a portfolio of commercial loans and identify risks.
• Manage delinquencies, collateral, and covenants; coordinate renewals.
• Collaborate with Relationship Management and other bank partners.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance.
• Stay informed on market and industry trends.

Skills

Underwriting

Credit analysis

Portfolio management

Relationship management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Credit risk systems

Job 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)

Exempt Status

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

Yes

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.

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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