Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager - Lender Finance

Western Alliance Bank

. Analyze, underwrite, and coordinate the closing of large corporate loans and structured products ($25mm+) .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $121,870 - $150,546 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Portfolio Management, including analyzing and underwriting large corporate loans and structured products. Proficient in Fixed Income investing and commercial credit, with strong analytical and communication skills to present findings to senior management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Portfolio ManagementFixed Income InvestingCommercial CreditCredit Analyst TrainingCFA Progress

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Hard Skills

Loan UnderwritingCredit Risk AnalysisPortfolio Performance AnalysisCollateral AssessmentLoan Structuring

Soft Skills

Advanced Communication SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

CFA

Industry Keywords

Corporate LoansStructured ProductsLoan CommitteeBank Lending Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, underwrite, and coordinate the closing of large corporate loans and structured products ($25mm+)
Work with Directors and MDs to ensure credit risks are monitored and identified
Gather and analyze information to present 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 according to agreements, customer needs, and Bank lending policies
Assist in solving problems in the portfolio
Handle underwriting, portfolio management, and upkeep tasks related to new loan requests and/or the portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ 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

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
Opportunity to bolster business knowledge and gain hands-on experience to help grow your career
May be eligible for annual bonus/incentives earned and restricted stock