SVP, Portfolio Manager - Media & Entertainment

About the role

Banc of California is seeking a Manager of Media & Entertainment Portfolio who will oversee the loan portfolio from asset boarding onward. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field, along with 10+ years of relevant lending or portfolio management experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary credit point of contact for Borrowers, maintaining ongoing relationship engagement.
• Review and interpret loan agreements, guarantees, and other credit documentation.
• Review, approve, and process loan advance requests in collaboration with the Loan Servicing team.
• Manage and approve adjustments to loan drawdown schedules.
• Review and approve monthly loan statements and related reporting.
• Collect, review, and analyze collateral collections; monitor performance versus expected timing on project loans to assess interest reserve adequacy.
• Collect periodic financial and collateral reporting; prepare and monitor financial, operational, and borrowing base trends.
• Analyze ongoing compliance with reporting and performance covenants and recommend actions as needed.
• Track and monitor production loans through delivery, including coordinating with completion bond providers and performing cost report variance analysis.
• Operate within agented and syndicated loan structures, serving as the primary credit contact for partner institutions.
• Prepare quarterly risk reviews and portfolio assessments.
• Evaluate Borrower requests (including amendments, waivers, and term extensions) and prepare summary credit memoranda with recommended actions.
• Manage analysis, reporting, and credit recommendations for classified (non-workout) loans.
• Provide guidance and oversight through employee performance evaluations, goal setting, and ongoing feedback.
• Support, coach, and develop team members as part of day-to-day portfolio management.
• Follow all established policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of the Film, Television, Music, Live Entertainment, and Digital Media sectors.
• Meaningful experience managing borrowing base-governed revolving credit facilities, with familiarity across industry-specific collateral components such as accounts receivable, ultimates, library valuations, P&A credits, distribution credits, production credits, music catalogs, and music advances.
• Experience with film and television production lending structures.
• Solid understanding of commercial lending fundamentals, including cash flow analysis, collateral analysis, and loan structuring.
• Strong working knowledge of bank credit policies, portfolio management practices, and risk management standards.
• Ability to interpret and work with complex loan documentation and collateral perfection requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including clear and effective analytical writing.
• Ability to understand, explain, and evaluate financial calculations and pricing alternatives.
• Ability to deliver both informal and formal presentations to internal teams, management, and external partners as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant lending or portfolio management experience.

Skills

• Commercial lending fundamentals
• Cash flow analysis
• Collateral analysis
• Loan structuring
• Complex loan documentation interpretation
• Bank credit policies and portfolio management practices
• Risk management standards
• Financial calculations and pricing alternatives
• Interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

• Financial Security: Eligible to participate in the company's 401(k) plan with a company match and immediate vesting.
• Health & Well-Being: Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Building & Supporting Your Family: Partnerships with providers offering adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance, as well as paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family.
• Paid Time Away: Eligible team members receive paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement, an annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more.