About the role

  • Legal Client Services Portfolio Banker responsible for analyzing credit information and recommending credit extension decisions. Collaborates with law firms and manages loan transactions, focusing on financial trends and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • The Portfolio Banker is responsible for gathering and analyzing credit information, for conducting extensive in-depth company, financial, and industry analysis, and performing due diligence to evaluate risk/return parameters of financing transactions as well as preparing Loan Worksheet Addendums and Speed Memo Addendums.
  • Regularly interfaces with Clients, Relationship Managers, Regional Relationship Managers, Credit Administrators and Senior Management, and provides recommendations relating to credit extension decisions.
  • Post loan boarding duties include following for financial reporting and financial covenant compliance and monitoring financial trends of borrowers and value of collateral.
  • Acts as a specialized credit analyst and portfolio manager, working closely with LCS Banker/Relationship Managers to evaluate the unique financial models of law firms and legal professionals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline) required
  • 5-10 years of credit analysis or portfolio management experience, with a preference for Professional Services or Commercial & Industrial (C&I) lending.
  • Ability to interpret law firm financial statements and partner K-1 tax schedule.
  • Critical Thinking: Strong judgment in identifying credit risks unique to professional firms (e.g., single client concentration).
  • Technical proficiency: Advanced excel skills for cash flow modeling; proficiency in Bank spreading tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Clear understanding of English (spoken and written).
  • Time management: Ability to manage multiple deadlines/priorities.
  • Ability to travel to various bank locations as needed.

Benefits

  • Complies with all State and Federal Banking regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: BSA, Anti-Money Laundering OFAC, CIP, Financial Elder Abuse Reporting, Sexual Harassment, Information Security and privacy requirements.
  • Provides exemplary service to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • High-Touch Service: Serve as a secondary point of contact for law firm administrators and partners, providing responsive service for documentation request and operational inquiries.

Job title

Legal Client Services Portfolio Banker

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$102,440 - $174,200 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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