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First Financial Bank NA · 1 day ago

Junior Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager

Pontiac, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

First Financial Bank is a dynamic financial institution with over $5.5 billion in assets and a proud history dating back to 1834. The Junior Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager role offers the opportunity to work directly with senior commercial lenders, gaining experience in portfolio management and contributing to high-value lending strategies.

AccountingBankingFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support Portfolio Management: Assist commercial lenders in managing new and existing commercial loan relationships

Review Term Loans: Conduct annual reviews and collaborate on timely responses to loan review reports

Manage Financial Documentation: Monitor receipt and routing financial statements to credit analysts and imaging systems

Clear Exceptions: Help resolve financial, documentation, and insurance exceptions in accordance with bank policies

Track Covenant Compliance: Calculate loan covenants and assist in tracking and resolving performance issues

Respond to Customer Requests: Provide clients with post-closing items such as amortization schedules and documentation

Coordinate Due Diligence: Work with commercial loan assistants to order credit reports, appraisals, UCC searches, and more

Monitor Maturing Loans: Track upcoming maturities and ensure timely renewals and documentation collection

Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with internal departments including credit, imaging, and compliance to streamline operations

Assist with Special Projects: Support ad hoc initiatives or requests from management

Qualification

Commercial lending experienceCredit administration knowledgeFinancial analysis skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationAttention to detailCollaborative work

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred

1–5 years of experience in commercial lending, credit administration, or financial analysis preferred

Understanding of credit principles and commercial loan documentation

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work in a collaborative environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word)

Strong attention to detail and initiative for continuous improvement

Ability occasionally to work at various locations within driving distance

Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 75% of an eight (8) hour workday

Ability to review information and details at close range (within a few feet)

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life and disability insurance.

401(k) match

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Banking benefits

Paid time off, including 11 Federal Reserve bank holidays.

Tuition assistance

Professional development programs.

Company

First Financial Bank NA

Since 1834, First Financial Bank has been empowering individuals and communities with secure, innovative financial solutions.

Founded in 1834

Terre Haute, Indiana, USA

501-1000 employees

https://first-online.bank

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