VP/SVP – Aerospace, Defense, and Government Contracting Credit Delivery

Truist

Senior Portfolio Manager at Truist leading underwriting and portfolio management for Government Contracting clients. Responsible for credit events, financial analysis, and team collaboration with coverage and risk.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeMcLean • North Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute credit events including new underwritings, renewals, amendments, and refinancings.
Produce complete, accurate, and well‑supported credit packages with clear risk identification and mitigation.
Conduct financial and industry analysis, including modeling, projections, stress testing, and GovCon‑specific contract/collateral evaluation.
Manage an assigned portfolio with active ownership of quarterly financial updates, risk ratings, covenants, and compliance requirements.
Identify emerging risks and industry trends and escalate issues promptly.
Partner with product teams to structure optimal financing solutions and support client growth strategies.
Maintain strong client dialogue and help deepen relationships across the GovCon segment.
Mentor junior teammates and contribute to a strong team culture of execution, collaboration, and risk discipline.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
5+ years of commercial credit underwriting or portfolio management experience
Strong credit judgment
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Comfort navigating financial models
Excellent communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred: Experience with Government Contracting clients or complex structured lending.
Preferred: MBA, CFA, CPA, or formal credit training
Preferred: Experience with leveraged finance, or sponsor‑backed transactions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability
Accidental death and dismemberment
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
Vacation
Sick days
Paid holidays
Defined benefit pension plan
Restricted stock units
Deferred compensation plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

credit underwritingportfolio managementfinancial analysismodelingprojectionsstress testingrisk identificationrisk mitigationcovenants compliancestructured lending

Soft Skills

credit judgmentanalytical skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesmentoringcollaborationexecutionrisk discipline

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMBACFACPAformal credit training