Sr. Manager, Specialty Underwriting & Portfolio Management - Corporate & Sponsor Lending
Sr. Manager, Specialty Underwriting & Portfolio Management - Corporate & Sponsor Lending
The Commercial Underwriting and Portfolio Management organization is responsible for working with internal partners to underwrite new transactions and manage the existing portfolio of loans. Our Underwriters and Portfolio Managers balance supporting the Commercial's Bank's growth and ensuring we have a scalable, well-managed business.
This role supports the Corporate & Sponsor Lending - Cash Flow (CSL-Cash Flow) line of business. Capital One's CSL-Cash Flow group includes the Diversified Industries, Food & Beverage, Healthcare and TMT industry verticals within the Middle Market Bank. The group provides financing to medium to large companies for mergers and acquisitions, corporate growth, balance sheet re-financings and recapitalizations. The CSL-Cash Flow portfolio consists of over 560 clients and $30 billion in credit exposure.
As an Underwriter & Portfolio Manager, you begin to demonstrate subject matter expertise in credit risk management and are expected to perform responsibilities independently. In addition to your own job duties, you will play a leadership role across deal teams by guiding and shaping more junior associates. You are trusted with the most complex transactions or solve unique problems because of your experience and job specific skills.
Want more jobs like this?
Get jobs in Chicago, IL delivered to your inbox every week.

Primary underwriting responsibilities may include:
- Underwrite leveraged debt transactions to new or existing clients
- Lead due diligence process and calls; evaluate diligence to draw relevant conclusions on material strengths, risks, and mitigants
- Assist less experienced team members in financial statement analysis and cash flow analysis
- Review financial models independently
- Coordinate with deal team on appropriate structuring options
- Write and prepare the credit approval document; review work of less experienced members of the team; begin to take a leadership role in conversations with internal partners
- Oversee closing process requirements; review closing memo
- Prepare term sheets, commitment letters and fee letters with minimal guidance; understand majority of provisions of all credit documents and can provide rationale; begin to negotiate credit docs with guidance
- Drive overall deal process and lead communication with internal and external constituents; constructively improve deal process
Primary portfolio or asset management responsibilities may include:
- Manage a portfolio of accounts independently; review and monitor portfolio accounts' health and performance against expectations; drive customer retention
- Proactively anticipate issues, draw parallels from other accounts to own account; resolve problem accounts in partnership with other teams and specialists
- Coordinate with Portfolio Management team to ensure all annual reviews and both material and non-material modifications are completed on time
- Assist portfolio managers with quarterly portfolio reviews
- Ensure compliance with credit policies and procedures for existing accounts
- Respond to requests from all internal and external stakeholders
- Work with portfolio managers to ensure portfolio data is accurate, timely, and complete to ensure strong quality and reporting capabilities
Additional Responsibilities may include:
- Build relationships across function and business to foster collaboration between partner groups
- Interact directly with customers to cultivate strong relationships while balancing risk and return
- Mentor and train rotational analysts and less experienced associates
- Participate in internal initiatives to ensure the business is well-managed and operates efficiently
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience
- At least 5 years of experience in credit underwriting, portfolio management or asset management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant fields
- 7+ years of experience in credit underwriting or portfolio or asset management
- Previous leadership (informal or formal) experience with deal teams or analysts
** At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Chicago, IL: $175,500 - $200,300 for Specialty Underwriter & Portfolio Manager
McLean, VA: $193,000 - $220,300 for Specialty Underwriter & Portfolio Manager
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Founder led
Company Videos
Hear directly from employees about what it is like to work at Capital One.