Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager

Western Alliance Bank

Commercial Portfolio Manager underwriting and structuring complex loans for Western Alliance Bank. Monitoring credit risk, coordinating loan closings, and managing commercial portfolios.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $115,435 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial loan underwriting, portfolio management, and compliance with banking regulations. Strong ability to analyze credit needs and structure financing solutions while providing superior customer service.

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Commercial Loan UnderwritingPortfolio ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCredit AnalysisCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

Loan StructuringCredit Risk AssessmentFinancial AnalysisLoan AdministrationTreasury ManagementCommercial Banking ProductsCredit Pricing DynamicsRegulatory KnowledgePortfolio UpkeepProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Follow-ThroughTeam CollaborationAnalytical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Credit Analyst Training

Industry Keywords

Banking OperationsCommercial BankingLoan ProcessingCompliance ObligationsState and Federal Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, structure, underwrite, and coordinate the closing of major and complex commercial loans
Work with the Vice President, Commercial Banker to manage loans and monitor and identify credit risks
Participate in underwriting and closing desirable credits to support Bank, region, and branch goals
Assure compliance with Bank policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal banking regulations
Interface with clients in person, by phone, and by email to assess credit needs and determine financing structures and required analysis
Gather and analyze information for financing requests presented with the Relationship Manager to senior management or Loan Committee
Coordinate processing of approved loans and ensure compliance with agreements, customer needs, and Bank lending policies
Obtain sufficient customer information and documentation
Assist with problems related to loan processing and servicing within the Relationship Manager's portfolio
Reinforce superior customer service through follow-through with customers and employees
Perform underwriting, portfolio management, and portfolio upkeep tasks for new loan requests and existing portfolios

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of related experience in Portfolio Management or a similar field
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management, and/or commercial banking products and services
Intermediate knowledge of regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards, and practices
Intermediate knowledge of commercial credit, loan structuring, and pricing dynamics
Completed credit analyst training
Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
An ownership stake in the company
Medical and dental insurance
Time off
401k matching program
Tuition assistance program
Employee volunteer program
Wellness program
Hands-on business and finance learning opportunities