Provident Financial Services, Inc

Portfolio Manager III- Middle Market

Provident Financial Services, Inc$123K — $177K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • 8+ years of commercial banking, credit, underwriting, or portfolio management experience.
  • Strong financial statement analysis and commercial credit underwriting skills.
  • Knowledge of commercial lending products, credit risk management, and portfolio administration.
  • Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned Middle Market commercial relationships for client retention and expansion.
  • Monitor portfolio performance and assess credit quality, covenant compliance, and delinquency trends.
  • Prepare annual reviews, renewals, modifications, and ongoing portfolio analyses.
  • Prepare comprehensive credit memorandums and loan presentations for relationships.
  • Analyze financial statements, cash flow, and repayment capacity for borrowers.
  • Assess lending risks, identify mitigating factors, and support underwriting.
  • Serve as a trusted partner to Relationship Managers and participate in strategy discussions.

Benefits

  • Accrual of paid time-off (PTO) and Holiday (PTO).
  • Eligibility for Health and Wellness benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
  • Access to Flexible and Health Savings Accounts and a 401(k) Retirement Plan.
  • Disability Insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Basic Life Insurance coverage.
  • Company-sponsored Tuition Disbursement and Loan Repayment programs.
  • Options for Supplemental Life Insurance and other voluntary benefits.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

Provident Bank is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager III to support a portfolio of Middle Market Lending relationships. This role is responsible for managing the ongoing credit and portfolio administration needs of commercial clients while partnering closely with Relationship Managers to strengthen client relationships, support growth opportunities, and maintain the overall quality of the loan portfolio. The position also plays a key role in underwriting, financial analysis, credit recommendations, risk assessment, and portfolio monitoring.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Portfolio Management
  • Manage assigned Middle Market commercial relationships, including retention, expansion, and client service in partnership with Relationship Managers.
  • Monitor portfolio performance, credit quality, covenant compliance, risk ratings, delinquency trends, and emerging issues.
  • Prepare annual reviews, renewals, modifications, and ongoing portfolio analyses.

Credit Analysis & Underwriting
  • Prepare comprehensive credit memorandums and loan presentations for new and existing borrowing relationships.
  • Analyze financial statements, cash flow, repayment capacity, and borrower/guarantor strength.
  • Assess lending risks, identify mitigating factors, and support structuring and underwriting in accordance with bank policy and credit standards.

Relationship Support
  • Serve as a trusted partner to Relationship Managers and internal business partners.
  • Participate in customer calls, portfolio strategy discussions, and new business opportunities.
  • Support a seamless credit process while maintaining strong relationships with Credit Administration, Loan Operations, Compliance, and key stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities
  • Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of commercial lending practices, credit policy, and regulatory requirements.
  • Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • 8+ years of commercial banking, credit, underwriting, or portfolio management experience.
  • Strong financial statement analysis and commercial credit underwriting skills.
  • Knowledge of commercial lending products, credit risk management, and portfolio administration.
  • 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:

$123,900 - $177,000 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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