Position Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Portfolio Manager to take ownership of portfolio monitoring and lender reporting across our private credit platform. This role is designed for a high-performing credit professional ready to step into a Portfolio Manager track, with immediate responsibility for loan-level oversight, portfolio analytics, and direct communication with capital partners. You will work directly with the Capital Markets team and play a critical role in building an institutional-grade portfolio management function.

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Portfolio Manager is an LA-based or AZ-based position on a hybrid schedule with at least three (3) days in-office. This position will report to the Director, Capital Markets. While not an exhaustive list, the Assistant Portfolio Manager will be responsible for:

1. Portfolio Monitoring & Credit Oversight

• Track loan maturities, extensions, payoff timelines.
• Monitor delinquencies, defaults, watchlist loans.
• Identify risks such as refinance risk, construction delays, and business plan execution.

1. Lender & Capital Partner Communication

• Serve as primary point of contact for lender requests.
• Deliver loan updates, delinquency explanations, borrower updates, portfolio summaries.

1. Borrower & Collateral Tracking

• Monitor property performance and business plan execution.
• Track covenant compliance and material loan events.

1. Portfolio Reporting & Analytics

• Build watchlists, dashboards, and portfolio reporting.
• Support CFO and Capital Markets with insights and reporting.

Education and Experience

• 5-10 years in private credit, real estate lending, or structured finance
• Strong credit and loan analysis skills
• Experience in portfolio monitoring, asset management, or credit analysis
• Effective communication skills
• High attention to detail

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Become go-to owner for lender requests.
• Reduce response time and improve reporting consistency.
• Build standardized reporting.
• Establish watchlist and risk framework.
• Develop portfolio-level narrative.

Compensation

This position is exempt, full-time, with salary range: $140K - $165K, plus discretionary bonus potential.

Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Annual discretionary bonus program.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401K with Safe Harbor contribution.
• Two weeks (ten days) paid time away excluding sick time.
• Six sick days.
• Ten paid holidays
• One floating holiday.

Note: This is not an all-inclusive list. The Assistant Portfolio Manager will be involved and participate in related business matters and duties as assigned. Arixa is an 'at-will' employer.