Underwriter / Portfolio Manager

MidFirst Bank; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Capital Bank, a division of MidFirst Bank, seeks a Portfolio Manager to oversee credit analysis for current and prospective borrowers in the Dallas area. You will support lending officers, conduct industry research, and manage a robust pipeline while ensuring compliance with BSA/KYC/CRA and bank policies.

The role requires 3–5 years in commercial bank credit underwriting or portfolio management, a related degree, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial bank credit underwriting/portfolio management experience.
• Knowledge of loan documentation, bank rules and regulations, BSA, KYC, CRA, compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to read, understand and explain complex information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Moody's.

Responsibilities

• Prepare credit analysis on current and potential borrowers/loan accounts.
• Conduct industry research to support lending decisions.
• Support banking officers in granting credit.
• Manage robust pipeline and meet deadlines.
• Monitor loan files for current financial information and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Negotiation

Professionalism

Presentation skills

Reading & explaining complex info

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Moody's

Job description

At Dallas Capital Bank, a division of MidFirst Bank, we are proud to bring a world-class banking experience that combines new technology with unceasing service to the Dallas metroplex, and the people who make it strong. We take pride in understanding our clients and the time to recognize their needs. Combining years of proficiency with a heart for service, our team is ready to partner with our clients and provide the support and guidance they deserve.

We are centrally located in Dallas at Spring Valley and Dallas North Tollway and looking for a portfolio manager who wants stability, growth opportunity, and an excellent compensation and benefits package.

In this position you are responsible for preparing credit analysis (C&I / Middle Market / Private) on current and potential borrowers/loan accounts, conducting industry research while supporting the banking officers in granting credit, managing a robust pipeline and deadlines, and monitoring loan files for adequate and current financial information and documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Economics.
• 3 - 5 years commercial bank credit underwriting/portfolio management experience.
• Completion of a formal credit training program a plus.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of loan documentation and bank rules and regulations, BSA, KYC, CRA, compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of intermediate accounting and its practical application in the credit underwriting process.
• Demonstrated ability to critically think, formulate and support credit decisions, and logically defend positions.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate on behalf of the Bank and the borrower while appropriately balancing risk and shareholder value.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to read, understand and explain complex information.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management abilities.
• Superior verbal and written communication, presentation, and technical skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism, commitment to the job, and flexibility as business dictates.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with software such as Moody's.

WORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT:

• HOURS: Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm; Onsite
• Some variation in work hours due to special projects and deadlines.
• TRAVEL: Occasionally

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The job operates in a generally comfortable and professional office environment, largely sedentary work, with some moving about the bank. This role as some interruption, changing priorities, with regular deadline pressure. Can be stressful due to legal concerns, deadlines, etc. Verbal and written communication skills along with telephone and computer usage are critical to the job. Must be able to think quickly and effectively in handling a difficult client/team member. Must be able to read, comprehend, and communicate complex information (i.e., speaking to customers and within small groups, read credit reports and required documents, etc.).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may sit or stand and is regularly required to talk and listen. There is frequent repetitive use of keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time, approximately 6 hours per day. This role occasionally operates an automobile traveling to customer locations.

This job post is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.