Senior Portfolio Manager, Corporate Credit & Underwriting

KeyBank; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyBank is seeking a VP, Portfolio Management to lead financial analysis and underwriting for multimillion-dollar corporate credits. You will support complex facilities, monitor risk, and guide deal teams. The role emphasizes leadership, cross-sell opportunities, and adherence to regulatory standards.

The position requires strong cash flow analysis, experience in syndicated deals, and a track record of client-facing advisory. Hybrid work and in-office collaboration are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial underwriting and financial services experience.
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills.
• Experience structuring syndicated debt and left lead roles.
• Ability to gather research and synthesize data for underwriting packages.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze financial data for high-value clients.
• Model future financial performance and downside scenarios.
• Lead discussions with clients and guide deal execution.
• Prepare comprehensive underwriting documents identifying risks and mitigants.
• Monitor covenant compliance and asset quality across portfolios.
• Collaborate with partners and bankers to identify cross-sell opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with KYC, MCA/Patriot Act/OFAC checks.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit underwriting

Syndicated deals

Leadership

Negotiation with clients

Microsoft Office

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance/econ/business

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KeyBank is seeking a VP, Portfolio Management to lead financial analysis and underwriting for multimillion-dollar corporate credits. You will support complex facilities, monitor risk, and guide deal teams. The role emphasizes leadership, cross-sell opportunities, and adherence to regulatory standards.

The position requires strong cash flow analysis, experience in syndicated deals, and a track record of client-facing advisory. Hybrid work and in-office collaboration are part of the role.