Provident Financial Services, Inc

Portfolio Manager II- Middle Market

Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of commercial banking, credit, underwriting, or portfolio management experience.
  • Demonstrated skills in financial statement analysis and commercial credit underwriting.
  • Knowledge of commercial lending products and credit risk management.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and identify credit concerns.
  • Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned Middle Market commercial relationships alongside Relationship Managers.
  • Monitor portfolio performance, credit quality, and escalate issues timely.
  • Prepare annual reviews and renewals within deadlines.
  • Maintain current credit files and oversee financial reporting requirements.
  • Prepare credit memorandums and analyze credit risks for lending decisions.
  • Partner with senior resources for complex transactions.
  • Communicate with internal partners regarding credit conditions.

Benefits

  • Accrue paid time-off (PTO) and receive Holiday (PTO).
  • Eligible for Health and Wellness benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
  • Participate in 401(k) Retirement Plan and Flexible Health Savings Accounts.
  • Receive Disability Insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Company-sponsored Tuition Disbursement and Loan Repayment programs available.
  • Voluntary benefits include Supplemental Life Insurance and Critical Illness plans.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

Provident Bank is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager II to support a portfolio of Middle Market Lending relationships. This role manages the ongoing credit and portfolio administration needs of commercial clients while partnering with Relationship Managers to support client retention, portfolio growth, and sound credit quality. The position is responsible for financial analysis, credit underwriting, risk assessment, loan documentation support, and ongoing portfolio monitoring, with guidance on more complex transactions as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Portfolio Management
  • Manage assigned Middle Market commercial relationships in partnership with Relationship Managers, supporting client service, retention, and appropriate expansion opportunities.
  • Monitor portfolio performance, credit quality, covenant compliance, risk ratings, delinquency trends, and emerging issues; escalate concerns promptly.
  • Prepare annual reviews, renewals, modifications, and other ongoing portfolio analyses accurately and within required timeframes.
  • Maintain complete and current credit files and follow through on financial reporting, documentation, and approval requirements.


Credit Analysis & Underwriting
  • Prepare well-supported credit memorandums and loan presentations for new and existing borrowing relationships.
  • Analyze financial statements, cash flow, repayment capacity, collateral, and borrower and guarantor strength.
  • Identify key lending risks and mitigating factors and support the structuring of credit facilities in accordance with bank policy and credit standards.
  • Complete credit analyses for transactions of moderate complexity and partner with senior portfolio or credit resources on more complex relationships.


Relationship & Internal Partnership
  • Partner with Relationship Managers on customer needs, portfolio strategy, and appropriate new business opportunities.
  • Participate in customer calls and internal credit discussions as needed.
  • Coordinate with Credit Administration, Loan Operations, Compliance, and other stakeholders to support a timely and consistent credit process.
  • Communicate clearly with internal partners regarding outstanding information, credit conditions, and portfolio matters.


Additional Responsibilities
  • Maintain a working knowledge of commercial lending practices, credit policy, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in special projects, portfolio reviews, and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
  • Support team coverage and knowledge sharing and provide guidance to less experienced team members when requested.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of commercial banking, credit, underwriting, or portfolio management experience.
  • Demonstrated financial statement analysis and commercial credit underwriting skills.
  • Knowledge of commercial lending products, credit risk management, and portfolio administration.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and identify and escalate credit concerns.
  • Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.


WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is mainly performed in a normal office environment. Noise levels usually are moderate. May also involve travel to customers and property locations.
  • Prolonged sitting
  • Lifting from 5 to 10 lbs. (printer paper, storage boxes)
  • Occasional bending or overhead lifting (storing files or boxes)


The hazards are mainly those present in a normal office setting.

This job description may not be all-inclusive. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

Pay Details:

$99,400 - $142,000 annually

Please note, the base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, education, geographic location, internal equity, and other applicable business and organizational needs.

This role is incentive eligible based upon company, business, and/or individual goal achievement and performance.

Team members accrue paid time-off (PTO), receive Holiday (PTO) and are eligible to participate in the bank's Health and Wellness benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Flexible and Health Savings Accounts, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan. In addition, the company provides Disability Insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and Basic Life Insurance. Company sponsored Tuition Disbursement and Loan Repayment programs are also available. Voluntary benefits include Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal plans.

About Provident Financial Services, Inc

Provident Financial Services, Inc. is a bank holding company that provides a range of financial services to individuals and businesses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1839 and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. Provident Financial Services operates through its subsidiary, Provident Bank, which has over 80 branches and offers a variety of banking products and services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, and wealth management services. The company is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and has established a foundation to support local organizations and initiatives. Provident Financial Services is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
Learn more about Provident Financial Services, Inc
Size
1,123 employees
Market Cap
$100.1 million
Industry
Net Income
$5.3 million
5 Year Trend
-3.9%

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