Job Title:
Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager- Lender FinanceLocation:
CA - Los Angeles, La PlayaWhat you'll do:
As Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager - Lender Finance you'll be responsible for analyzing, underwriting, and coordinating the closing of large corporate loans & structured products ($25mm+). The Portfolio Manager will work with Directors and MD’s to ensure credit risks are monitored and identified. Join a growing team of 20 with $10B of AUM.Gather and analyze necessary information to present along with Originators, to Senior Management or Loan Committee for approval.
· Analyze portfolio investment performance for buy/hold/sell recommendations
· Prepare portfolio scorecards and recommend marks on collateral
· Coordinate processing of approved loans; ensure loans are processed according to agreement, customer needs and conform to Bank lending policies; assist in solving problems in your portfolio.
· Handle various other underwriting, portfolio management and upkeep tasks and responsibilities related to new loan requests and/or portfolio.
What you'll need:
2+ years of related experience in Portfolio Management or similar field.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Fixed Income investing.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of commercial credit and loan structuring. Credit analyst training completed.
Advanced speaking, excel and writing communication skills.
Progress toward or completion of CFA
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email [email protected] or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
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Skills Required
- 2+ years of related experience in Portfolio Management or similar field.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of general banking operations including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management, and commercial banking products.
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of commercial credit, loan structuring, and pricing dynamics; credit analyst training completed.
- Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.
Western Alliance Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Feedback suggests annual bonuses are broadly available and can materially lift total compensation when business conditions are favorable. Participation spans many roles beyond executives.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are described as widely accessible to employees at multiple levels, adding long‑term value to the package. This breadth helps align employees with company performance.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is positioned as a standout with an employer match structure viewed as stronger than common offerings. Automatic enrollment reinforces accessibility and participation.
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What We Do
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, offers a full spectrum of tailored commercial banking solutions and consumer products, all delivered with outstanding service by banking and mortgage experts who put customers first. Serving clients across the country wherever business happens, Western Alliance Bank operates individual, full-service banking and financial brands with offices in key markets nationwide.
