U.S. Bank

Corporate Banking Portfolio Manager Team Lead for Asset Based Finance

U.S. Bank$181K — $213K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in management within banking
  • 10+ years of overall banking experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting or a related field
  • Significant experience specifically in Asset Based Lending
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of Portfolio Managers and a Credit Analyst
  • Manage a large portfolio of complex commercial lending relationships
  • Review and assess complex credit requests and financing transactions
  • Oversee portfolio risk ratings and problem credit management
  • Ensure compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements

Benefits

  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
  • Basic and optional term life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid vacation ranging from two to five weeks
  • Adoption assistance
Full Job Description
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.

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.

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

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

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