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Propell Credit Union is seeking an experienced commercial banking professional to help manage our small business loan portfolio. Based at our Glen Mills Financial Center, this vital role balances risk and profitability by overseeing commercial credit quality, conducting annual reviews, monitoring loan covenants, and handling loan workouts. In this capacity, you will actively engage with member businesses to ensure all proper loan and annual review documentation is provided on a timely basis. If you bring strong organizational skills, a solid background in commercial lending, and a passion for working in a collaborative team environment, we invite you to apply and help drive the success of our growing portfolio.
Job Description
The Commercial Loan Workout and Portfolio Specialist is responsible for small business commercial loan portfolio management including ensuring updated financial information is on file, credit and document file quality, and monitoring and reporting ongoing credit metrics. Additionally, this role is responsible for assisting with underwriting and preparing for annual reviews of commercial loan relationships. The Commercial Loan Workout and Portfolio Specialist also plays a crucial role in balancing risk and profitability for the Credit Union’s lending activities by monitoring delinquencies and watchlist credits.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Collecting updated borrower financial information in accordance with periodic reporting requirements and completing scheduled loan reviews.
- Managing a portfolio of small business clients including monitoring loan covenants.
- Assist in underwriting existing credits requiring annual reviews, renewals, and modifications, including interest rate reductions, collateral releases, change in loan terms, guarantor releases and collateral substitutions for MBL portfolio and as assigned by the Chief Credit Officer.
- Draft credit memos for any substantial changes in a borrower's financial stability, debt service coverage and ownership structure in connection with a risk rating downgrade.
- Ensure business loans adhere to the Credit Union’s policies and procedures.
- Assisting in and/or preparing loan presentation write-ups for management and/or loan committee approvals.
- Manage the Available for Sale Commercial Loan Process by preparing credit memos with an executive summary, salient facts as well as loan structure and/or terms for a potential buyer to review for purchase of the Credit Union’s originated loans.
- Ensuring that loans and other assets are appropriately, and timely risk rated in accordance with the Credit Union’s loan policy.
- Assist in loan collection and workout activities as needed.
- Additional duties as assigned in support of credit union goals and objectives.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent business experience is required.
- Minimum of two (2) or more years of commercial portfolio management and/or commercial lending experience at a credit union or community bank with an emphasis on small business and real estate business/commercial lending. Familiarity with commercial loan processing, loan collection & workout activities and SBA 7a loan process and documentation is a plus.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to understand accounting, including financial statement and/or tax return spreads, cash flows, and credit analysis.
- Ability to define problems, proactively identify and articulate risks, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to be communicated to management.
- Commercial Banking Knowledge, including an in-depth understanding of commercial banking practices, lending products, and industry regulations.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proficient in relevant software and tools used for financial analysis, portfolio management, and risk assessment (Microsoft Excel & Word required and nCino preferred).
- Decision-Making and Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical skills to make sound lending decisions, anticipate market trends, and provide recommendations based on thorough analysis.
Pay: $68,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- commercial lending or banking: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Glen Mills, PA 19342 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in portfolio specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field
- Experience with portfolio accounting or investment reporting platforms such as Advent or Factset
- Proficiency in Excel including advanced modeling, pivot tables, and data manipulation
- Knowledge of performance measurement and attribution methodologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing reporting
- CFA designation or progress toward CFA charterholder status preferred
Tips for Your Portfolio Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to attribution reporting
Hiring managers for portfolio specialist roles scan for experience with performance attribution, return calculation, and reporting workflows. Lead your bullet points with the specific methodologies you've used, such as Brinson attribution or time-weighted return, rather than listing software alone.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists portfolio specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your systems and data fluency
Many postings screen for candidates who can work inside portfolio accounting and reporting platforms. Name the specific systems you've used in your resume, such as Advent Geneva, Factset, or Bloomberg PORT, to clear automated screening filters quickly.
Target postings by client segment
Portfolio specialist roles differ sharply between institutional, retail, and high-net-worth channels. Read each posting for the client segment it serves and adjust your cover letter to reflect relevant experience with that segment's reporting expectations and regulatory requirements.
Prepare a sample reporting deliverable for interviews
Many hiring panels ask candidates to walk through a report or analysis they've built. Bring a sanitized sample, such as a performance summary or attribution breakdown with client data removed, so you can demonstrate your process rather than just describing it.
Negotiate total comp, not just base salary
Portfolio specialist offers at larger asset managers often include discretionary bonuses tied to team or firm performance. Ask directly about the bonus structure, vesting schedules on deferred comp, and how performance reviews are timed relative to offer start dates.
Portfolio Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most portfolio specialists?
Nutanix, CohnReznick, and PNC Financial Services are hiring the most portfolio specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is heaviest at large asset managers, insurance companies, and wealth management firms with significant institutional client books.
How many portfolio specialist jobs are remote?
About 88% of portfolio specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies by employer size and client type. Roles focused on internal reporting and performance analysis tend to offer more flexibility, while client-facing positions at wealth management firms are more likely to require in-office presence.
How do you become a portfolio specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or accounting, then build hands-on experience in investment operations, performance reporting, or portfolio analysis through internships or entry-level analyst roles. Earning or pursuing the CFA designation strengthens your candidacy significantly. Proficiency in portfolio accounting software and a clear understanding of attribution methodologies are the skills that move candidates from analyst to specialist.
Can you get hired as a portfolio specialist with little experience?
Yes, some firms hire into junior portfolio specialist roles from investment operations or performance analyst positions, even without direct specialist experience. Focus on demonstrating fluency with portfolio data, reporting tools, and the mechanics of return calculation. A solid internship in an asset management back office or a performance reporting team often substitutes for a full year of specialist experience in entry-level postings.
What does the portfolio specialist interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial phone screen with a recruiter focuses on background and tools experience. A technical interview covers performance attribution concepts, reporting workflows, and Excel or systems proficiency. A final round typically includes a case study or take-home analysis and conversations with senior team members or portfolio managers who will work directly with the hire.
Where can I find and apply to portfolio specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to portfolio specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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