Portfolio Manager-Asset Based Lending

About the Role

The ABL Portfolio Manager partners closely with Relationship Managers and Business Development Officers to effectively manage a portfolio of ABL credit relationships. The role supports revenue growth by deepening existing customer relationships and collaborating with Underwriting to close new business opportunities. Manages an assigned portfolio by monitoring credit risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting customer credit needs through underwriting and transaction execution while partnering with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of ABL credits, including direct/agented facilities and purchased participations.
• Monitor and manage credit risk across all assigned customer relationships.
• Ensure full adherence to bank policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.
• Respond promptly to customer credit requests.
• Underwrite ancillary credit exposure to support customer needs.
• Assist the Underwriting team with new business transactions, as needed.
• Conduct regular customer meetings to deepen relationships and identify cross-sell or expansion opportunities.
• Serve as a key point of contact for credit-related discussions and problem resolution.
• Escalate credit concerns clearly and efficiently to senior management.
• Review, negotiate, and coordinate legal documentation with customers, counsel, and internal partners.
• Partner with operations, field examination, appraisal, and compliance teams to ensure accurate reporting and loan monitoring.
• Mentor and provide training support to junior team members, contributing to the development of the broader ABL team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience.
• Three or more years of ABL portfolio management experience.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Extensive knowledge of ABL commercial/corporate lending and credit standards, policies, procedures, and products, including financial statements, field exams, appraisals, and borrowing bases.
• Strong relationship management and business development skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Schedule

Hybrid/flexible schedule with an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work remotely for the other days.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision).
• Basic term and optional term life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan.
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure).
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities.
• Adoption assistance.
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $148,495.00 - $174,700.00, based on the primary location. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).