Huntington
Vice President - Tech, Media and Telecom Portfolio Manager
Huntington, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Associate / Vice President Portfolio Manager
Huntington's Technology, Media and Telecom ("TMT") team is a fast‑growing, nationally mandated, and dynamic Specialty Vertical within Huntington's Commercial Bank. The TMT team is a leading provider of financing solutions to technology, media and telecommunications companies and is made up of 13 seasoned bankers with deep sector knowledge.
As a result of the TMT team's robust growth, it is seeking to add an Associate / Vice President Portfolio Manager who is capable of leading and supporting the execution of new transactions while managing a dynamic portfolio of credits across the tech, media and telecom space. The ideal candidate should have Entertainment or Film / Music Finance experience, given the TMT vertical's expansion into these sectors.
This is an opportunity to join an entrepreneurial team that is in full growth mode, having grown the portfolio by more than 10x over the last 4 years. The Associate / Vice President Portfolio Manager will leverage experience to drive the TMT vertical forward through concise and thorough underwriting and portfolio management, while assisting in the coaching and development of junior talent. The successful candidate will produce timely, high‑quality & detailed underwriting work product in a concise, consistent and efficient format, explain complex technology, media and telecom sectors clearly, address key risks, credit policy exceptions, and regulatory designations within underwriting documents, and actively participate in key transaction discussions with all stakeholders.
Location: This position is open to remote work; preferred location is New York, NY.
Duties and Responsibilities Underwriting
Leverage experience to drive the TMT vertical forward through concise and thorough underwriting.
Drive an efficient process with early identification of key milestones and adherence to deadlines, including credit adjudication, legal review, and collaboration in closing and onboarding.
Produce timely, high‑quality & detailed underwriting work product for credits to include public, private, investment grade, non‑investment grade and highly leveraged borrowers.
Explain complex technology, media and telecom businesses and products in an easy‑to‑understand way to a broader audience.
Maintain a proactive approach to addressing questions and comments arising during underwriting, including interactions with agent banks or clients.
Identify and address key risks & mitigants, credit policy exceptions & variances, and regulatory designations within underwriting documents of record.
Maintain a lead role in the deal process and collaborate in a supporting role as part of a deal team. Actively participate in key transaction discussions, demonstrating command of the subject matter. Present effectively in credit committees, portfolio reviews, etc.
Establish and maintain an understanding of portfolio returns. Assist in identifying potential cross‑sell opportunities and partner with the RM in assessing and formulating deal strategy.
Portfolio Management
Recognize and communicate adverse changes in a borrower’s risk profile and promptly address challenges.
Ensure quality, timeliness and accuracy of portfolio monitoring and maintenance activities, including risk ratings, annual reviews, portfolio reviews, product line requests & renewals.
Present effectively, including prepared remarks and Q&A.
Team Accountability / Performance
Proactively manage workflow and pipeline, focusing on adherence to internal and external deadlines.
Build and maintain working relationships with RM team, credit team and key product partners.
Build and maintain relationships with supporting teams (Loan Closers, Credit Review, Legal, etc.) and maintain ongoing dialogue to support business efficiency.
Respond promptly and thoroughly to examinations, including internal audit and external regulators.
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the technology, media and telecom industry characteristics, including demand drivers, cyclicality, competitive landscape, and provide relevant updates as subject matter expert.
Attend industry conferences, bank meetings and client calls to remain abreast of industry changes.
Actively engage and participate in projects and work streams.
Basic Qualifications and Skills
3+ years of commercial portfolio management experience.
2+ years of Technology, Media or Telecomm (TMT) finance related experience required.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Preferred Qualifications
3‑5 years of TMT Portfolio Management; Entertainment or Film / Music Finance experience preferred.
MBA or Master’s degree in a related field.
Formal credit training.
Experience at a large national, international, or super‑regional bank.
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As a result of the TMT team's robust growth, it is seeking to add an Associate / Vice President Portfolio Manager who is capable of leading and supporting the execution of new transactions while managing a dynamic portfolio of credits across the tech, media and telecom space. The ideal candidate should have Entertainment or Film / Music Finance experience, given the TMT vertical's expansion into these sectors.
This is an opportunity to join an entrepreneurial team that is in full growth mode, having grown the portfolio by more than 10x over the last 4 years. The Associate / Vice President Portfolio Manager will leverage experience to drive the TMT vertical forward through concise and thorough underwriting and portfolio management, while assisting in the coaching and development of junior talent. The successful candidate will produce timely, high‑quality & detailed underwriting work product in a concise, consistent and efficient format, explain complex technology, media and telecom sectors clearly, address key risks, credit policy exceptions, and regulatory designations within underwriting documents, and actively participate in key transaction discussions with all stakeholders.
Location: This position is open to remote work; preferred location is New York, NY.
Duties and Responsibilities Underwriting
Leverage experience to drive the TMT vertical forward through concise and thorough underwriting.
Drive an efficient process with early identification of key milestones and adherence to deadlines, including credit adjudication, legal review, and collaboration in closing and onboarding.
Produce timely, high‑quality & detailed underwriting work product for credits to include public, private, investment grade, non‑investment grade and highly leveraged borrowers.
Explain complex technology, media and telecom businesses and products in an easy‑to‑understand way to a broader audience.
Maintain a proactive approach to addressing questions and comments arising during underwriting, including interactions with agent banks or clients.
Identify and address key risks & mitigants, credit policy exceptions & variances, and regulatory designations within underwriting documents of record.
Maintain a lead role in the deal process and collaborate in a supporting role as part of a deal team. Actively participate in key transaction discussions, demonstrating command of the subject matter. Present effectively in credit committees, portfolio reviews, etc.
Establish and maintain an understanding of portfolio returns. Assist in identifying potential cross‑sell opportunities and partner with the RM in assessing and formulating deal strategy.
Portfolio Management
Recognize and communicate adverse changes in a borrower’s risk profile and promptly address challenges.
Ensure quality, timeliness and accuracy of portfolio monitoring and maintenance activities, including risk ratings, annual reviews, portfolio reviews, product line requests & renewals.
Present effectively, including prepared remarks and Q&A.
Team Accountability / Performance
Proactively manage workflow and pipeline, focusing on adherence to internal and external deadlines.
Build and maintain working relationships with RM team, credit team and key product partners.
Build and maintain relationships with supporting teams (Loan Closers, Credit Review, Legal, etc.) and maintain ongoing dialogue to support business efficiency.
Respond promptly and thoroughly to examinations, including internal audit and external regulators.
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the technology, media and telecom industry characteristics, including demand drivers, cyclicality, competitive landscape, and provide relevant updates as subject matter expert.
Attend industry conferences, bank meetings and client calls to remain abreast of industry changes.
Actively engage and participate in projects and work streams.
Basic Qualifications and Skills
3+ years of commercial portfolio management experience.
2+ years of Technology, Media or Telecomm (TMT) finance related experience required.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Preferred Qualifications
3‑5 years of TMT Portfolio Management; Entertainment or Film / Music Finance experience preferred.
MBA or Master’s degree in a related field.
Formal credit training.
Experience at a large national, international, or super‑regional bank.
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