CRE Portfolio Manager Team Lead –Atlanta, GAFinTrust Connect has partnered with a well-capitalized regional banking institution to identify top talent for a CRE Portfolio Manager Team Lead opportunity within Commercial Real Estate Lending. This role is ideal for a seasoned commercial real estate credit professional who thrives in a leadership capacity while remaining actively involved in underwriting, portfolio management, and strategic credit decision-making.Why this opportunity?Culture: Collaborative, high-performing environment focused on sound credit practices, leadership development, operational excellence, and prudent risk management.Workplace: On-site 5 days a week in Atlanta, GAFunction: Lead a team of Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Managers while overseeing complex CRE underwriting, portfolio performance, credit quality, and relationship management across multiple property types.Requirements:Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience8+ years of commercial real estate underwriting and portfolio management experience with prior people management experience, or 10+ years of CRE underwriting and portfolio management experience without formal management responsibilitiesExtensive experience underwriting commercial real estate transactions across multiple asset classesStrong knowledge of financial statement analysis, cash flow analysis, valuation methodologies, and commercial credit structuringExperience evaluating appraisals, leases, legal documentation, market studies, and borrower financial informationAdvanced proficiency with Excel financial modeling, Microsoft Office Suite, and commercial credit systemsStrong understanding of portfolio risk management, covenant monitoring, loan review processes, and regulatory expectationsExcellent communication, coaching, organizational, and leadership skillsAbility to manage competing priorities within a deadline-driven lending environmentDescription:Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Managers through coaching, performance management, onboarding, and professional developmentReview underwriting packages, annual credit reviews, and portfolio documentation to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to credit standardsAnalyze, structure, underwrite, and manage complex commercial real estate lending relationshipsMonitor portfolio quality, covenant compliance, financial reporting requirements, and credit risk ratingsCoordinate portfolio assignments and balance team workload to meet production deadlines and service expectationsLead recurring portfolio management meetings and collaborate with credit leadership on asset quality initiativesSupport implementation of updated credit policies, procedures, and operational improvementsAssist with regulatory examinations, internal audits, and remediation efforts as neededBuild strong partnerships with lending teams and credit professionals to support sound credit decisions and responsive client serviceMaintain market knowledge through ongoing portfolio oversight and regional market engagementEnsure timely completion of portfolio reviews, exception management, reporting requirements, and internal documentationPromote disciplined portfolio management practices while identifying emerging credit risks and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies#J-18808-Ljbffr
