Corporate Banking Portfolio Manager Team Lead for Asset Based Finance

 

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Job Description

Corporate Banking Portfolio Management Team Lead (PMTL) provides leadership and oversight to a high-performing team of Portfolio Managers and a Credit Analyst for the Asset Based Finance (ABF) team. This leader is responsible for a large portfolio of very active clients, which includes routinely assessing complex loan requests, working closely with the team to ensure that our customers are appropriately risk rated and managed, and developing relationships with highly-valued clients in ABF as well as Relationship Managers, Risk Management and other key internal partners. The PMTL has overall responsibility for ensuring all credit processes are performed at a high level, including the timely completion of credit requests, past due management, credit quality goals, problem credit management and compliance.

Job Description:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Portfolio Managers and a Credit Analyst within the Asset Based Finance (ABF) business.
• Manage a large portfolio of complex commercial lending relationships, ensuring effective risk management and strong portfolio performance.
• Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development opportunities to enhance team effectiveness and succession planning.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and relationship-management skills while working effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Review and assess complex credit requests, loan modifications, renewals, and other financing transactions to support client needs while maintaining sound credit quality.
• Oversee portfolio risk ratings, credit monitoring activities, and problem credit management to ensure customers are appropriately managed and risk is accurately assessed.
• Ensure the timely completion of all credit processes, including annual reviews, credit approvals, past-due management, and portfolio reporting.
• Maintain compliance with bank policies, regulatory requirements, CRA obligations, and Portfolio Risk Management standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, serving as a trusted advisor and escalation point for credit-related matters.
• Partner closely with Relationship Managers, Underwriting, Risk Management, Operations, Legal, Compliance, and senior leadership to support strategic business objectives.
• Communicate credit concerns, portfolio trends, and risk exposures effectively to all levels of management.
• Lead discussions regarding complex credit structures and develop solutions that balance client needs with the bank's risk appetite.
• Review, negotiate, and coordinate loan documentation with customers, legal counsel, and internal business partners.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying process improvements and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Foster collaboration across multiple business lines and support functions to ensure seamless execution of credit and portfolio management activities.
• Monitor portfolio performance metrics and ensure achievement of credit quality, service level, and risk management goals.

Basic Qualifications:

• Significant experience in Asset Based Lending is Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting or other related field
• 10 or more years of banking experience
• Five or more years of management experience
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
• Ability to be collaborative as we work closely with several business partners throughout the Bank

Preferred Skills:

• Strong leadership abilities and strategic management skills
• Strong focus on improving process and efficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Considerable tact, diplomacy and people skills

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $181,730.00 - $213,800.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

Salary : $181,730 - $213,800