Portfolio Manager Senior

United Community; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United Community is looking for a Portfolio Manager Senior in Columbia, South Carolina, to lead local loan portfolio management. The candidate will oversee a portfolio of large commercial credits, ensuring profitability and growth while mentoring a team of credit specialists. With an expected experience of 7-10 years in commercial lending, a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, and strong analytical skills, this full-time, non-remote position requires deep knowledge of credit policy and the ability to analyze complex financial statements.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in commercial lending or financial services.
• Deep knowledge of credit policy, banking regulations, and loan documentation.
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial statements and tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of local loan portfolio management.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to maintain risk profiles.
• Manage and mentor a team of credit specialists and analysts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Internal systems and reporting tools

Job description

United Community is seeking a highly experienced Portfolio Manager Senior to oversee and manage a portfolio of large commercial credits. This role is critical in ensuring the portfolio meets soundness, profitability, and growth objectives. The ideal candidate will provide expert credit, underwriting, and sales support, while also serving as a secondary contact for client relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all aspects of local loan portfolio management, including annual reviews, covenant compliance, and collateral exceptions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to maintain appropriate risk profiles.
• Manage and mentor a team of credit specialists, portfolio managers, and analysts.
• Oversee the preparation of credit memos, spreads, and related documentation.
• Participate in client calls, underwriting, credit presentations, and loan closings.
• Identify and mitigate credit risks through sound analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare commitment letters and review loan documentation.
• Support cross-sell initiatives and coach team members on relationship development.
• Assist lenders in prospecting and client engagement efforts.

Requirements For Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in commercial lending or financial services.
• Deep knowledge of credit policy, banking regulations, and loan documentation.
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial statements and tax returns.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in internal systems and reporting tools.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to pass a criminal background & credit check.
• This is a full-time, non-remote position.

FLSA Status

• Exempt.

Pay Range

• USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.