Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Management - Sponsor Finance

Job Title:Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Management - Sponsor FinanceLocation:IL - Chicago LPOWhat you'll do:Western Alliance Bank’s Sponsor Finance practice is seeking a high performing, junior underwriting and portfolio management professional to support and expand its Technology Sponsor Finance Lending platform. This role is designed for individuals with prior experience in private credit, investment banking, or technology-focused commercial banking. The primary responsibilities will include working closely with the deal team and credit administration professionals to drive initial modeling, structuring, underwriting and coordination of closing on private-equity backed transactions. The role requires strong modeling skills, financial statement analysis, presentation skills and intellectual curiosity.Evaluate and execute credit facilities in support of leveraged buyouts, M&A, dividend recapitalizations and refinancings for private equity sponsorsPrepare and present memos from initial meeting with the private equity sponsor, executive management team to final close of the transactionDeliver detailed credit analyses via memorandum that is included but not limited to: business overview, capital structure, key investment merits and risks, industry/competitive landscape, cash flow projections/sensitivity analysis, and other supporting reasons for recommendation to credit administrationBuild financial models with a focus on the assessment of growth projections, cash flow, and sensitivity analysisManage and monitor a portfolio, including tracking and analyzing performance, amendment requests and communicating updates to the credit administrationWhat you'll need:2+ years of related experience in Portfolio Management or similar field.Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.Entry level to intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.Entry level to intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.Entry level to intermediate knowledge of commercial credit and loan structuring, and pricing dynamics. Credit analyst training completed.Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.Compensation: Salary range for new hires is generally $100,370.00 - $123,983.00 for Chicago, IL. Salary amount is determined by specific job location. In addition, the role may be eligible for annual bonus/incentives earned and restricted stock.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 View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. Western Alliance Bancorporation #J-18808-Ljbffr Western Alliance Bank