Remote Senior Leverage Finance Portfolio Lead

Huntington National Bank; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington National Bank is seeking a Director of Leverage Finance Portfolio Management to lead underwriting, monitoring, and administration of a commercial loan portfolio within the Leverage Finance group. You will collaborate with Relationship Management, Credit Administration, Capital Markets and other product partners to optimize client relationships.

The role requires deep underwriting experience, strong credit policy knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior staff while supporting

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in underwriting or commercial banking.
• Formal credit training (preferred).
• Experience in the syndicated loan market (preferred).
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel).

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex commercial loans in accordance with Huntington credit policies.
• Monitor a portfolio of commercial loans, identifying emerging risks and trends.
• Administer portfolio including delinquencies, collateral, borrowing base and covenant compliance; manage product renewals.
• Attend client calls with Relationship Management and other Bank partners as the secondary bank contact.
• Maintain knowledge of market/industry trends; conduct industry and market research.
• Assist with training/mentoring Analyst, Associate and Associate Director level colleagues.
• Provide front-end guidance to Relationship Management grounded in Huntington credit policies and culture.
• Review and negotiate credit documentation with legal counsel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Summary:

The Director of Leverage Finance Portfolio Management is a senior portfolio management role. The Director is responsible for the management of a portfolio of commercial loans within the Leverage Finance group. Primary responsibilities include underwriting quality, portfolio monitoring and portfolio administration for an assigned portfolio to include cash flow analysis and modeling, capitalization, industry research, credit policy and legal documentation, among others, in analyzing and summarizing the creditworthiness of clients and prospects. 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 industries they cover.

Description

Summary:

The Director of Leverage Finance Portfolio Management is a senior portfolio management role. The Director is responsible for the management of a portfolio of commercial loans within the Leverage Finance group. Primary responsibilities include underwriting quality, portfolio monitoring and portfolio administration for an assigned portfolio to include cash flow analysis and modeling, capitalization, industry research, credit policy and legal documentation, among others, in analyzing and summarizing the creditworthiness of clients and prospects. 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 industries they cover.

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
• Proficiency in S&P Capital IQ
• 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.

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