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# CRE Underwriting Portfolio Manager Sr

Full-time Manager or lead $106,023.75 - $165,862.00 

Listed on Flagstar Bank’s official careers site. Posted October 27, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

Position Title CRE Underwriting Portfolio Manager Sr Location Troy, MI 48098

### Job Summary

The Senior CRE Credit Products Portfolio Manager is a strategic advisor responsible for structuring, negotiating, and managing highly complex commercial credit relationships. This role influences credit strategy by providing deep market insights, proactive risk identification, and innovative deal structuring solutions. With extensive experience in credit analysis and portfolio management, this position ensures long-term portfolio health while supporting the bank’s growth objectives.

Additionally, this role serves as a mentor and thought leader, developing junior credit professionals and shaping best practices in underwriting and risk management.

### JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Complex Credit Structuring & Underwriting: Lead the structuring, analysis, and approval of highly complex credit transactions, ensuring risk is balanced with business needs.

### Portfolio Strategy & Risk Oversight

Proactively monitor portfolio risk, identifying industry trends and economic factors impacting credit quality.

### Client & Executive Leadership Engagement

Serve as a strategic partner to RMs and senior leadership, offering expertise in credit negotiations and deal execution.

### Credit Agreement Negotiation

Work directly with clients, legal counsel, and internal teams to structure and negotiate credit agreements.

### Team Leadership & Mentorship

Mentor junior credit professionals, providing training and leadership in credit risk best practices. Proactively identifies and raises to senior leadership improvement areas in credit processes and procedures. Uses independent judgement and discretion to make decisions regarding assigned portfolio. Analyzes and resolves problems pertaining to the assigned portfolio.

### ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required. Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings. Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

### JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications: Education level required: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field or 12+ years of equivalent experience.

### Minimum experience required

10+ Years in commercial credit analysis/structuring, underwriting, portfolio management and risk analysis. Deep expertise in structuring and negotiating complex credit agreements. Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence credit strategy and policy. In-depth understanding of macroeconomic factors and their impact on credit risk. Proven ability to manage large portfolios and advise senior executives. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

As relevant for the supported line of business, well versed in legal documentation (e.g., Credit Agreements) and positioned to both develop more junior associates on the topic, interact with internal and external legal counsel, and negotiate directly with clients.

### Preferred Qualifications

Education level preferred: Master's Degree (or Postgraduate equivalent) MBA or CFA preferred.

### Job Competencies

Strategic Credit Expertise: Deep knowledge of complex commercial lending structures, industry trends, and economic factors impacting credit risk.

### High-Level Risk Oversight

Ability to assess portfolio risk at a macro level, identifying patterns and trends that inform credit strategy.

### Client & Executive Engagement

Strong ability to interact with senior leadership, legal teams, and high-profile clients on structuring and negotiating credit agreements.

### Deal Structuring & Negotiation

Expertise in negotiating complex loan terms, partnering with legal counsel and senior RMs to finalize agreements.

### Leadership & Mentorship

Serves as a mentor to junior credit professionals, developing talent and fostering a strong credit culture.

### Change Management & Innovation

Identifies opportunities for process improvement, technology adoption, and best practice implementation.

### Regulatory & Policy Knowledge

Deep understanding of credit policies, compliance standards, and legal considerations in lending.

### Executive-Level Communication

Ability to articulate complex credit decisions clearly and persuasively to internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by communicating clearly, engaging in proactive collaboration, and leveraging cross functional insights. Aligns relationship building efforts with enterprise goals to accelerate performance and drive strategic results.

Builds trusted client relationships, whether internal or external, by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions to enhance the overall client experience. Fosters or supports a positive work culture and productive work environment, displaying importance of effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.

### Physical demands (ADA)

No unusual physical exertion is involved. Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Vets/Disabled We are committed to providing clear and accurate compensation information in accordance with applicable laws. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on location, experience, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, commissions, or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.

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Benefits | Flagstar Bank Pay Range $106,023.75 - $165,862.00

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 27, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 5 days
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: $106,023.75 - $165,862.00[Apply on Flagstar Bank’s careers site →](https://flagstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/flagstar/job/Troy5151-Corporate-Drive112300/CRE-Underwriting-Portfolio-Manager-Sr_21708)

## Hiring at Flagstar Bank
- Open jobs: 255
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 12, 2026

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