Portfolio Specialist (Commercial Portfolio Manager) Troy, MI

MSGCU; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

401(k) retirement plan

HSA-eligible medical plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

MSGCU in Michigan seeks a senior-focused Commercial Lending professional to monitor credit quality and manage risk across the commercial loan portfolio. You will conduct financial reviews, support loan renewals, and prepare risk reporting for leadership, contributing to portfolio strength.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in commercial lending, credit analysis, or portfolio management, with strong cash flow analysis and loan structuring skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field preferred.
• 5 years of experience in commercial lending, credit analysis, or portfolio management required.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, cash flow analysis, and loan structuring.

Responsibilities

• Monitors credit quality of the commercial loan portfolio through regular financial reviews and delinquency tracking.
• Supports loan renewals, site visits, and risk reporting for leadership review.
• Analyzes portfolio trends to provide strategic insight for portfolio management.
• Coordinates annual financial reviews and ensures complete, accurate documentation.
• Assists in risk reporting and maintains compliance with policies.

Skills

Credit analysis

Portfolio management

Financial statements

Cash flow analysis

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

MS Office

Financial analysis tools

Job description

Founded by a small group of educators, Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union (MSGCU) has been providing quality financial services to the community for over 70 years and welcomes everyone living in Michigan to bank with us. We are financial champions committed to helping our members achieve financial success by rallying behind them and their goals. As the sixth largest Credit Union in Michigan, MSGCU has 24 branch offices in Southeast Michigan, over 500 team members, more than 165,000 members, $4.4 billion in assets, and has earned an average 97% member satisfaction rating for more than 20 years. We are a caring organization that strives to ensure an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone is valued and respected. Our dedication to team member engagement has contributed to the honor of being named a Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press 14 years in a row.

If you have a passion for helping people and providing exceptional and dependable service, we want you on our team!

Information about our comprehensive total rewards package can be found here .

• Overview of Responsibilities: Monitors the credit quality of the commercial loan portfolio through regular financial reviews, delinquency tracking, and adherence to policies. Conducts site visits, supports loan renewals, and prepares risk reporting for leadership review. Evaluates portfolio trends such as risk migration, collateral concentrations, and loan mix to provide strategic insight that strengthens overall portfolio management.
• Annual Financial Reviews : Collects and reviews borrower financials and supporting documents required for annual credit assessments to ensure complete and accurate packages. Provides MSGCU with the information necessary to make sound credit decisions and maintain portfolio quality. Verifies that cash flow remains sufficient under loan terms to provide early visibility into changing financial trends. Submits complete accurate packages to Michigan Business Connection (MBC) to ensure transparency and alignment between MSGCU and MBC. Contacts members to obtain missing documentation and identifies concerns that may affect risk ratings. Proactively addresses issues to allow MSGCU time to correct them before risk classifications are adjusted.
• Delinquency Monitoring : Monitors monthly delinquency reports to identify accounts requiring attention to ensure timely action that minimizes loss exposure and protects overall portfolio performance. Contacts members to resolve delinquent payments and ensures issues are corrected proper follow-up to support repayment, maintain accurate account terms and protect portfolio performance. Reviews accounts for compliance with organizational policies and notifies stakeholders when action is required to ensure regulatory requirements are met, account structures are accurate, and required documentation is properly maintained.
• Risk Reporting : Coordinates loan renewal reviews to assess updated member information and evaluate creditworthiness. Provides recommendations for approval or modification that maintain portfolio balance, ensure an appropriate risk mix, and align collateral types with organizational objectives. Analyzes portfolio trends such as risk rating migration, collateral concentration, and participation versus originated loan performance to identify emerging risks and inform long-term portfolio strategy. Conducts annual site visits to verify property conditions and provide MSGCU with an accurate understanding of collateral supporting the loan portfolio. Documents findings and submits results to MBC to ensure timely and accurate risk classification
• Member Relationship Management : Supports loan renewals and site visits by compiling performance data from member activity, financial reviews, and site visits to provide a comprehensive view of the business lending portfolio. Equips decision makers to fully assess portfolio strengths and weakness and identify opportunities for improvement and growth. Supports audit preparation by providing relevant documentation and responding to information requests related to portfolio oversight. Ensures leadership and auditors have the information needed to address inquiries and demonstrate compliance.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economic, or related field preferred; and
• 5 years of experience in commercial lending, credit analysis, or portfolio management required, with demonstrated knowledge of financial statements, cash flow analysis, and loan structuring, preferably within a financial institution.

Working Conditions:

• Office and branch location environment with little discomfort from noise, extreme temperature, dust, or other factors.
• Required to travel throughout MSGCU's service area a majority of the time. Team member to provide own transportation with eligibility for on-the-job mileage reimbursement.
• Exposed to potentially hazardous conditions, such as robbery. Receives detailed instructions and security procedures on an annual basis to minimize risk.
• This work involves sitting most of the time with brief periods of walking or standing and may occasionally require lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salaries are just the starting point for MSGCU team members. We also champion our team members with generous health benefits, vacation time, retirement plan contributions and discounts on loans and phone service also come with the job.

• Base salary begins at $74,400 / annually
• Medical, dental and vision on your first day! You can choose the most generous Health Savings Account (HSA)-eligible medical plan with no monthly premium for you (and your family)
• If you are at least 21 years old, you will receive a 3% contribution from MSGCU, and a 100% match for the next 7% you contribute to your 401(k)
• You will enjoy 12 paid holidays and up to 120 hours of PTO your first year of service (pro-rated based on start date)