Metropolitan Commercial Bank

CRE Portfolio Associate

Metropolitan Commercial Bank$85K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 3+ years of direct real estate experience
  • Familiarity with banking products and procedures
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Enthusiasm for leveraging technology and AI in work processes

Responsibilities

  • Engage in daily discussions with Commercial Lenders and Portfolio Manager
  • Maintain proactive oversight of the assigned loan portfolio
  • Conduct comprehensive loan analysis, including financial and credit evaluations
  • Track and review loan covenants to monitor credit quality
  • Draft loan analyses and prepare memos for review
  • Perform financial analysis for Watchlist and Criticized loans
  • Assist with financial reporting and coordination during bank audits

Benefits

  • Standard 4-day in-office requirement with 1 day remote option
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning
  • Collaborative work environment within a commercial real estate team
  • Potential involvement in high-impact financial analysis projects
  • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of asset classes across the U.S.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

The Portfolio Associate will assist in the management of a growing commercial real estate loan portfolio. The qualified candidate is expected to materially contribute to the continued high growth and oversight of the commercial real estate portfolio. The real estate loan portfolio consists of various asset classes located throughout the U.S. The Portfolio Associate is expected to handle multiple tasks and assignments, as detailed below and work as a valuable CRE team player.

Standard 4-day in-office requirement, 1 day remote (of your choosing and subject to manager's approval)

Essential Functions & Responsibilities
  • Engage in daily dialogue with Commercial Lenders (CLs) and Portfolio Manager (PM) regarding the ongoing management of a high growth, commercial real estate portfolio.
    • Maintain ongoing proactive oversight of the assigned portfolio, identifying upcoming maturities, renewal opportunities, loan payment issues, and other risk factors to facilitate timely resolution and risk mitigation.
  • Complete loan analysis, including the review of financial statements, rent rolls, property cash flow, and analysis of the credit condition of sponsor/guarantor.
  • Track and test loan covenants to identify improving or deteriorating credit quality and/or property related concerns for review and approval of PM.
  • Complete loan analysis and prepare Memos for review by PM and RM.
    • Maturity extensions, Built-in extensions, Loan Modifications and Waivers
  • In coordination and with guidance of the PM, complete financial analysis, including underwriting, sponsor/guarantor analysis, and risk rating review for Watchlist and Criticized loans presented quarterly to the Bank's ARG Committee.
  • Discuss analysis and potential risk rating recommendation for those loans that may qualify to be removed from the Watchlist/Criticized List.
  • Assist PM with analysis of the Bank's Transitional Loan portfolio, including property performance updates, status of reporting requirements, and annual reviews.
  • Assist the Team with gathering financial information and coordinating various aspects of Bank audits conducted throughout the year. Maintain ongoing communication with PM to resolve potential concerns and issues related to the audits. Coordinate financial reporting, primarily managed by the Portfolio Associate, as well as the review of loan covenants.
  • Assist the CRE Team in tracking financial reporting and loan covenants, on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications & Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • A minimum of 3+ years of direct real estate experience
  • Knowledge of banking products, policies, and procedures
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Driven by a passion and curiosity to continuously learn how various technological systems, including AI, can enhance the work that you do.


Potential Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 annually

This salary range reflects base wages and does not include benefits, bonus, or incentive pay. Salary bands are purposefully wide ranging to encompass the different factors considered in determining where a candidate falls in the range, including but not limited to, seniority, performance, experience, education, and any other legitimate, non-discriminatory factor permitted by law. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed here.

About Metropolitan Commercial Bank

Metropolitan Commercial Bank is a commercial bank that provides a range of financial services to businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals. The bank offers deposit accounts, loans, credit cards, and other financial products and services. Metropolitan Commercial Bank serves customers in various industries, including real estate, healthcare, and technology. The bank has a strong focus on technology and innovation, and has developed a number of digital banking solutions to meet the needs of its customers.
Learn more about Metropolitan Commercial Bank
Size
400 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+30%
Revenue
$166 million
NASDAQ

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