Senior CRE Underwriting and Portfolio Manager

First National Bank; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First National Bank in Baltimore seeks an Investment Real Estate Underwriting Portfolio Manager 2 to manage a designated CRE loan portfolio, lead underwriting, and monitor performance.

The role emphasizes credit quality, regulatory compliance, and mentoring junior staff while collaborating with Relationship Managers to optimize client relationships.

Travel may be required; you will drive risk metrics, present credit actions, and support bank initiatives within a medium-complexity portfolio.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree required.
• 3 years of job-related experience.
• Strong communication, project management, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite, monitor, and analyze designated Investment Real Estate portfolio.
• Ensure risks are identified timely and underwriting is accurate and compliant.
• Mentor junior Underwriting Portfolio Managers and support Relationship Managers.
• Present proposed credit actions in written analysis and in meetings/committees.
• Maintain portfolio within KPIs/KRIs and adhere to regulatory standards.
• Support group-wide process improvements and risk management practices.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

PC skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Real estate lending knowledge

Banking policies knowledge

Education

BA or BS

Job description

First National Bank in Baltimore seeks an Investment Real Estate Underwriting Portfolio Manager 2 to manage a designated CRE loan portfolio, lead underwriting, and monitor performance.

The role emphasizes credit quality, regulatory compliance, and mentoring junior staff while collaborating with Relationship Managers to optimize client relationships.

Travel may be required; you will drive risk metrics, present credit actions, and support bank initiatives within a medium-complexity portfolio.