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Credit Portfolio Manager

Northern Trust · Chicago, IL · $67,500–$111,500 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you presented at credit committee. How did you prepare?

What they are checking: Readiness for verbal presentation, which the role may require.

Describe a time you disagreed with a Relationship Manager about a credit.

What they are checking: Independent judgment combined with a constructive working relationship.

What would you do

You spread a client's financials and see a big drop in cash flow. What's your next step?

What they are checking: Curiosity and follow-up with the client and RM before drawing conclusions.

A client is late sending financial statements for the third time. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Firm follow-through with clients and RMs while keeping the relationship professional.

How do you manage deadlines when several credit reviews come due at once?

What they are checking: Organization and prioritization across a portfolio with steady renewal cycles.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd analyze a commercial company's financial statements for a new credit request.

What they are checking: Structured analysis of cash flow, leverage, liquidity and trends that drive repayment ability.

What's the difference between financial risk and business risk, and how do you weigh each?

What they are checking: Ability to look beyond ratios to industry, management and competitive position.

How do you monitor covenant compliance across a portfolio of commercial clients?

What they are checking: Organized tracking and escalation habits that catch problems early.

What makes a credit memo convincing to a committee?

What they are checking: Writing that clearly states risks, mitigants and recommendation, not just restates numbers.

How would you risk rate a borrower whose results are strong but whose industry is in decline?

What they are checking: Forward-looking judgment that weighs trends, not only current performance.

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The full job description

As published by Northern Trust.

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. The key responsibilities of the role include: • Manages credit risk for a portfolio of commercial credit clients and monitors loan performance to ensure that loan quality adheres to guidelines. • Supports Relationship Managers through financial/credit analysis. • Researches and analyzes pertinent financial statements. Evaluates a company’s financial risk, business risk, and overall creditworthiness. Prepares written credit memoranda for credit committee approval. When required, presents verbally at credit committee. • Collects all necessary client prepared information and completes client financial • statement spreadsheets and projections of a company’s financial condition. • Evaluates financial and nonfinancial covenants for credit facilities and monitors covenant compliance. • Reviews legal documentation and provides periodic updates of company credit quality to Credit Policy. • On an on-going basis, monitors client loan portfolios to ensure that loan quality adheres to guidelines. • Conducts due diligence through company lender meetings and/or discussion with relationship managers. • Travels to client locations as required. Travel is expected to be minimal. The successful candidate will benefit from having: • Knowledge of finance and accounting usually acquired through formal education or experience is required to analyze and evaluate financial statements. • Analytical and communication skills are required to determine credit risk and to prepare credit presentations. • Personal computer skills are required to prepare Excel financial spreadsheets and Word documents. • 1-5 years in credit/financial analysis on companies. Salary Range: $67,500 - 111,500 USD Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component. Work Authorization Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa). Working with Us As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities. Reasonable Accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com , or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

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