Senior Portfolio Specialist
Gdh Consulting, Inc.

Role Summary
A senior-level Portfolio Specialist responsible for executing risk-based credit review activities within a financial institution's credit platform. This role involves leading examinations, conducting transaction and portfolio reviews, and managing issues to ensure the effectiveness of credit policies and procedures. The position collaborates closely with Credit Review Portfolio Managers and risk partners to assess credit quality and identify emerging risks across diverse portfolios, including counterparty credit risk and structured financing transactions on a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in credit examination activities as Examiner-in-Charge (EIC), Assistant Examiner-in-Charge (AEIC), or Examiner to evaluate credit processes and decision-making quality.
• Perform transactional testing of credit execution for both new and existing clients, providing actionable feedback.
• Conduct secondary reviews of transactional testing completed by other examiners to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage and coordinate field work capacity to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality credit reviews.
• Develop and maintain well-organized work papers in accordance with Credit Review standards and best practices.
• Assist in preparing quarterly Business Assessment Reports and Coverage Plans alongside Portfolio Managers.
• Track, document, and follow up on observations and issues identified during examinations and testing, ensuring timely resolution and validation.
• Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with risk and regulatory partners to facilitate communication on emerging issues and risks.
• Provide updates and respond to inquiries from regulators and external auditors concerning credit review findings.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by participating in or leading complex projects related to credit review processes.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of commercial credit experience, encompassing lending, underwriting, risk management, or credit review.
• Strong understanding of counterparty credit risk concepts, including limits framework, exposure metrics, margin practices, stress testing, and trading agreements such as ISDA/CSA.
• Proven ability to support conclusions with fact-based analysis and influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and coaching skills, with experience mentoring junior team members.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with risk management, lending operations, or regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in data analysis and manipulation, with experience in Excel and AI tools preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks while maintaining high-quality outputs.
• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related business discipline.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Publishing Pay Range: $150,000.00 - $165,000.00 Annually

• This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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