Strategic Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager I

Columbia Bank Northeast; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Bank is seeking a Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager I to oversee a portfolio of commercial loans and partner with Lenders and Credit teams. The role emphasizes covenant tracking, financial analysis, and timely documentation to support underwriting and loan decisions.

The role requires a Finance-related bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of Commercial Banking/credit experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years of related Commercial Banking and/or Commercial Credit experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Considerable attention to detail.
• Formal credit training and strong credit risk assessment skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative relationships.
• Working knowledge of covenant tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial loans and monitor performance.
• Collaborate with Commercial Lenders on portfolio maintenance, renewals, and documentation.
• Review monthly maturity reports and prepare extension memos.
• Prepare Pre-Cams for renewals and modifications and submit to underwriting.
• Support Lenders with required information for underwriting and loan placement.
• Analyze financial statements and conduct debt service calculations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Credit risk assessment

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Management, or related field

Tools

Covenant tracking systems

Core banking systems

General ledger platforms

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Columbia Bank is seeking a Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager I to oversee a portfolio of commercial loans and partner with Lenders and Credit teams. The role emphasizes covenant tracking, financial analysis, and timely documentation to support underwriting and loan decisions.

The role requires a Finance-related bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of Commercial Banking/credit experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.