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Senior Credit Portfolio Manager - Global Family Office

Northern Trust · Chicago, IL · $74,200–$126,200 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a credit deal you structured that solved a client's unusual need.

What they are checking: Whether they can design creative but sound credit solutions.

Tell me about a time you identified a problem in a loan before it became serious.

What they are checking: Whether they monitor loans proactively rather than reacting late.

What would you do

A loan in your portfolio shows signs of weakening, like falling collateral value. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act early on deteriorating credit and communicate clearly.

A Relationship Manager wants to approve a loan that you think is too risky. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they hold firm on credit discipline while supporting the client relationship.

How would you help a Relationship Manager present credit to a client?

What they are checking: Whether they can support sales while staying accurate about terms and risk.

About the work

A family office wants a credit line secured by its holding company that owns private investments. How would you evaluate it?

What they are checking: Whether they can analyze liquidity, structure and collateral in complex family office entities.

How would you assess the liquidity of a family's holdings when much of their wealth is in illiquid assets?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how illiquid wealth affects repayment ability.

Walk me through how you analyze financial statements and investment holdings for a credit decision.

What they are checking: Whether they have a solid credit analysis process.

How do you balance a loan's profitability with its risk?

What they are checking: Whether they understand pricing credit relative to risk and the overall relationship.

What covenants would you consider for a loan secured by a concentrated stock position?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how to protect the bank against concentrated collateral risk.

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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. Sr. Credit Portfolio Manager Job Description: This is an office-based position and for the effective performance of this role, the duties and responsibilities must be carried out onsite. The Credit Portfolio Manager will be responsible for managing credit product risk and profitability for a portfolio of credit clients and monitoring loan performance to ensure that loan quality adheres to guidelines. Assists Relationship Managers in marketing credit to clients. Researches and analyzes pertinent financial statements and investment holdings. Evaluates the liquidity and performance of Family Office holding and legal structures and creditworthiness. Prepares and presents written credit memoranda for credit approval. Key responsibilities include: • Manages credit product risk and profitability for a portfolio of credit clients and monitors loan performance to ensure that loan quality adheres to guidelines. • Supports Relationship Managers through financial/credit analysis and credit underwriting. • Researches and analyzes pertinent financial statements and investment holdings/portfolios. Evaluates investment holdings/portfolios and personal financial statements for liquidity, collateral support, repayment sources and creditworthiness. Prepares and presents written credit memoranda for credit approval. • Coordinates preparation and execution of legal documentation in conjunction with Associate Banking Advisor and Relationship Manager and provides periodic updates of client credit quality to Credit Policy. • Collects all necessary client prepared information and completes client financial statement spreadsheets, projections of client’s financial condition and Relationship Returns Review (RRR) • Implements appropriate pricing and covenants on credit facilities in conjunction with the Relationship Manager and monitors covenant compliance, document and periodic deficiencies and short margin reports. • On an on-going basis, monitors client loan portfolios to ensure that loan quality adheres to guidelines. • Travels to client locations as required and participates in virtual client meetings. • Trains, mentors and guides Rotational Development Program (RDP) Partners and less experienced CPMs. The successful candidate will benefit from having: • In-depth knowledge of finance, accounting and investments usually acquired through formal education or experience is required to analyze and evaluate financial statements. • Knowledge of applicable industry laws and regulations, usually acquired through prior experience, is required to review credit risk. • Analytical and communication skills are required to determine credit risk and to prepare credit presentations. • Personal computer skills are required to prepare financial spreadsheets. Experience: • 5-7 years in financial and/or credit analysis Working Model: Hybrid We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office three days a week and working from home two days a week. Salary Range: $74,200 - 126,200 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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