VP Portfolio Management

Who We Are

Renovo Financial is a rapidly growing Chicago-based private lender serving real estate investors who acquire and renovate single and multi-family residential properties. We pride ourselves on supporting clients by providing unparalleled service, from the loan application through the payoff. Renovo’s reliability and "win-win" solutions-oriented approach is just one reason why our repeat and referral rates far exceed the industry average. Renovo was honored to be named one of Crain’s 50 fastest-growing Chicago companies and the 2022 + 2023 Top Workplace winner, as recognized by The Chicago Tribune, and 2023 Best Workplace by Inc. Magazine.

Position Summary

Renovo’s VP Loss Mitigation is responsible for portfolio monitoring and managing troubled loan situations. The role requires an assertive and highly collaborative individual who will thrive in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders and audiences (senior leadership, attorneys, borrowers, etc.). The VP will partner with Renovo’s front-line teams to negotiate and implement loan restructurings to avoid loans from becoming delinquent. A top performer in this role will work intensely to tailor solutions for each unique circumstance. A high level of financial, lending, real estate, and legal acumen is required for success. This position is exempt from overtime and reports directly to the SVP Default.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor a portfolio of service transferred loans, including general servicing duties, default workout solutions, and distressed exit strategies.
• Serve as the main point of contact for default loans in foreclosure, probate, and bankruptcy.
• Perform collection activities on portfolio delinquencies aged greater than 30 days.
• Monitor the portfolio and engage with the Lending and Servicing Team to action plan around elevated risk assets.
• Participate in Credit Committee Meetings, Watchlist Committee meetings, and attend Foreclosure Committee meetings on request.
• Develop action plans and exit strategies to mitigate Renovo’s loss exposure on troubled loans in close coordination with Renovo’s Lending Team, SVP of Credit, Chief Servicing Officer and SVP of Real Estate & Construction.
• Proactively manage delinquencies through weekly meetings with borrowing clients; obtain and review borrower financial and cash flow statements; and develop action plans for remedying delinquency.
• Manage the negotiation, implementation, and execution of troubled loan restructuring activities.
• Interpret and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income & cash flow statements, and update proforma data to produce a professional written analysis to assess the ongoing repayment ability of all borrowing clients.
• Conduct difficult conversations with borrowing clients in a respectful, courteous and professional manner.
• Act as the responsible party for Renovo’s watchlist and elevated risk loans.
• Identify trends and key risk identifiers that may impact global portfolio sectors or regional geographies; support portfolio reviews or stress testing based on established key risk identifiers.
• Work closely with the Credit Team to ensure any extensions presented on watchlist or aged loans have proper updates and a clear exit strategy in place.
• Monitor the status of completed construction projects to help ensure a successful exit of the loan.
• Oversee ongoing portfolio management relationships including the identification of problem loans, watchlist reviews, and special reviews that may be required.
• Prepare formal watchlist reports for presentation to senior management members of the watchlist committee on a weekly basis.
• Hold clients and internal lending teams accountable to milestones and timelines for watchlist loans.
• Collaborate with Renovo’s General Counsel, REO service providers, and other third parties as necessary to collect and maximize recovery.

Ideal Candidate

• At least 5 years of experience in finance, banking, or commercial real estate credit, encompassing involvement in workouts and/or special situations.
• Expert knowledge of commercial mortgage lending/restructuring and financial deal structuring.
• Thrives in a highly collaborative atmosphere and relishes the challenge of developing solutions that consider the needs of multiple internal/external parties.
• Capable of synthesizing information from many data sources to conduct analysis and articulate a concise recommendation.
• Exemplary written, verbal communication and negotiation skills and ability to effectively tailor messaging to disparate audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and self-prioritize workload to meet deadlines as an individual and leader.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Behavioral Characteristics

• Ethical conduct: uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and professionalism.
• Self‑motivated: take on tasks without waiting to be told what to do.
• Positive attitude: approach situations with a proactive and positive attitude.
• Adaptable: collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Team player: believe that success requires leveraging and trusting the team; lead by example.
• Open‑minded: always seek to find and develop creative solutions.

Renovo Financial is an equal opportunity employer. Renovo Financial does not discriminate in any employment actions (including hiring decisions) with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Renovo offers full‑time employees a 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid time off, observance of company paid holidays, medical, dental, vision benefits for employees and their dependents, voluntary benefit offerings (life insurance and short‑term disability), pre‑tax FSA, commuter and dependent care benefits, maternity/paternity, hybrid work schedule, and more.