Portfolio Manager – Community Development Finance Portfolio

Reports To: Chief Lending Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Level: Mid-Level / Experienced

About GJDC and Its CDFI Affiliate

The Greater Jamaica Development Corporation (GJDC) is one of New York City’s leading community and economic development organizations. Through its Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) affiliate, GJDC provides mission-driven lending and technical assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs that have limited access to traditional financing. Our goal is to strengthen Southeast Queens’ economic ecosystem by expanding equitable access to capital, promoting minority- and women-owned business growth, and supporting job creation.

Position Summary

The Portfolio Manager will manage and monitor a portfolio of small business loans and lines of credit originated through GJDC’s Business Services Group. The role focuses on ensuring portfolio quality, mitigating risk, supporting borrowers’ business health, and contributing to the long-term growth of GJDC’s lending programs. This position requires strong analytical ability, relationship management, and a commitment to community-based lending.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee an active portfolio of small business loans, monitoring repayment trends, credit risk, and borrower performance.
• Conduct regular financial reviews of client businesses, including cashflow analysis, balance sheets, and income statements.
• Identify and report early warning signs of credit risk; develop strategies for restructuring, collections, or recovery where necessary.
• Provide business advisory and financial guidance to borrowers to strengthen their operations and capacity to repay.
• Prepare portfolio and risk management reports for senior leadership and board committees.
• Support loan servicing operations, renewals, and modifications in collaboration with underwriting and compliance staff.
• Maintain compliance with internal lending policies and external regulatory or funder requirements.
• Collaborate with external partners (banks, CDFIs, city agencies, and technical assistance providers) to support borrower success and portfolio stability.
• Participate in outreach events and contribute to business development strategies for future lending programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 35 years of experience in commercial lending, loan servicing, credit analysis, or portfolio management.
• Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting business financials.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy under deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills — capable of advising small business owners with clarity and empathy.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and database management skills; familiarity with loan servicing systems a plus.

Core Competencies

• Analytical and strategic thinker
• Detailoriented and riskaware
• Excellent relationshipbuilding and communication skills
• Collaborative team player with initiative
• Missiondriven and communityfocused mindset

Compensation

Salary Range: $90,000 – $105,000 annually, commensurate with experience and credentials.

GJDC offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, retirement contributions, and professional development support.

Greater Jamaica Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Greater Jamaica Development Corp

Formed in 1967, Greater Jamaica Development Corporation is one of the nation’s first community development corporations. Since then, GJDC has become a model for economic transformation. GJDC encourages responsible private and public investment in Jamaica, Queens to enhance the quality of life for the residents and workers of Jamaica. We pride ourselves on our local focus, data-driven approach, high-impact programs and cross-sector collaborations—all leading to the revitalization of our storied community. GJDC is a community-building organization that plans, promotes, coordinates and advances responsible development to revitalize Jamaica and strengthen the region. Marshalling the resources of the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, GJDC’s work expands economic opportunity and improves quality of life for the ethnically and economically diverse residents of Jamaica and for the region at large, which benefits from rational, well-planned, and sustainable metropolitan growth.