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VP Assistant Director Senior Portfolio Manager

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VP, Assistant Director Senior Portfolio Manager -Bergen County, NJ

FinTrust Connect is excited to announce our partnership with a well-established commercial lender seeking a VP, Assistant Director Senior Portfolio Manager to join their credit leadership team. This key individual will oversee a diverse portfolio of CRE and C&I loans, with a focus on asset quality, credit risk monitoring, and team development. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a seasoned credit professional to play a central role in the risk oversight of complex commercial lending portfolios.

Why this Opportunity?

Culture: Our client promotes a highly collaborative and forward-thinking culture, where leadership empowers teams to proactively manage risk and support business stability. This institution values expertise, mentorship, and continuous improvement in credit operations.

Workplace (On-site, Hybrid, Remote): On-site in Northern New Jersey

Function: Responsible for the oversight, risk assessment, and team management of a CRE and C&I commercial loan portfolio including special mention and adversely rated credits while supporting asset quality and regulatory reporting efforts.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree required

  • Minimum of 15 years of commercial credit experience, including CRE and C&I lending
  • Formal credit training is mandatory

  • Strong leadership background with experience mentoring credit or portfolio managers
  • Deep understanding of portfolio management, risk rating, credit policy, and regulatory compliance
  • Experience with complex credit scenarios including workouts, bankruptcies, and foreclosures
  • Strong financial analysis and credit risk assessment skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and CRM platforms

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong organizational and time management abilities

Description:

  • Lead credit monitoring and risk oversight for CRE and C&I portfolios, ensuring timely identification and response to deteriorating credit conditions
  • Manage annual credit reviews, covenant tracking, and risk rating updates across all assigned accounts
  • Oversee high-risk loans, including those past due, rated special mention or worse, or requiring enhanced monitoring
  • Guide and mentor a team of Portfolio Managers, fostering professional growth and consistency in credit analysis
  • Coordinate directly with Relationship Managers, borrowers, CPAs, and third-party vendors to gather and evaluate financial information
  • Collaborate with executive leadership on monthly reporting, asset quality reviews, and credit strategy initiatives
  • Monitor portfolio concentration risks, conduct stress testing data reviews, and provide recommendations for risk mitigation
  • Support regulatory and internal audits by ensuring the accuracy and completeness of portfolio reporting
  • Recommend strategies for managing criticized/classified assets and advise on proactive credit resolution approaches

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