Director Underwriter Portfolio Manager - Middle Market Banking

Middle Market Banking UnderwriterThis is a hybrid role, with the expectation that work time will regularly take place inside a company office.At First Citizens Bank, we're committed to helping our clients achieve their ambitions, and we bring that same commitment to our associates. For more than 125 years, our relationship-based culture has created opportunities to build lasting connections, grow professionally and make a meaningful impact for our clients, communities and one another.First Citizens Middle Market Banking brings a relationship and advisory driven approach to delivering tailored banking solutions that support growth, strategic objectives and long-term success to privately held, family-owned and publicly traded companies across a variety of industries.Duties & Responsibilities:Strong middle market finance experience with both privately-held and public companies, through understanding of credit analysis, financial modeling, structuring, guarantor analysis, deal terms and the ability to communicate credit recommendations with senior management. Deep credit product knowledge ranging from senior secured lending with recourse to owner-occupied real estate, and enterprise value financings.New Business Underwriting:Collaborate with the Head of MMB Underwriting and Portfolio Management, Relationship Managers, and Credit Partners on evaluation assessment of prospective relationship orientated credit opportunities:Run/coordinate the underwriting process from initial client discussions to closing, including deal vetting, structuring, term sheet issuance, overseeing the preparation of a quality Credit Approval Memo, loan documentation negotiation, approval and closing.Interface with Borrowers, Agent Banks, and Third Party Intermediaries.Actively participate in credit approval request meetings with Credit PartnersOngoing Portfolio Management:Following closing, oversee any post-closing loan modifications, extensions, and ongoing portfolio monitoring including ensuring risk rating accuracy.Monitors changes in the economy and macroeconomic environment and advises executive management on potential opportunities to enhance shareholder return.Advises on strategies to ensure risks are properly identified and portfolio composition is aligned with overall Bank balance sheet and appropriate for various economic environments.Managerial Functions:Leads an underwriting and portfolio management team and manages the performance, training, and evaluation of assigned staff.Establishes and monitors team expectations to achieve company and department goals. Makes appropriate changes to team policies, procedures, and efficiencies in order to meet objectives.Possesses a player-coach mentality and knows how to balance team/individuals empowerment versus direct involvement.Position Specific Skills:Completion of a formal credit training program preferredManagement or SupervisoryDetail OrientedCommercial CreditCommunications both verbal and writtenQualifications:Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 8 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 12 years' experience in Credit analysis, underwriting or Risk ManagementPreferred:Education: Master's Degree or Bachelor's degree Business, Finance, EconomicsManagement or Supervisory experienceMiddle Market, Corporate Banking, Leveraged Lending