Senior Portfolio Manager (VP / Svp) - Aerospace, Defense, And Government Contracting Credit Delivery
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Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
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About the Role
Truist is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager (VP / SVP) to join our Aerospace, Defense, and Government Contracting Credit Delivery team. This role leads the underwriting and portfolio management of complex credit facilities (leveraged finance, and sponsor backed transactions) for federal contractors across defense, services, and technology sectors. The Senior Portfolio Manager partners closely with Coverage, and Risk, to deliver tailored financing solutions while ensuring alignment with Truist's Risk Management Framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute credit events including new underwritings, renewals, amendments, and refinancings.
- Produce complete, accurate, and well‑supported credit packages with clear risk identification and mitigation.
- Conduct financial and industry analysis, including modeling, projections, stress testing, and GovCon‑specific contract/collateral evaluation.
- Manage an assigned portfolio with active ownership of quarterly financial updates, risk ratings, covenants, and compliance requirements.
- Identify emerging risks and industry trends and escalate issues promptly.
- Partner with product teams to structure optimal financing solutions and support client growth strategies.
- Maintain strong client dialogue and help deepen relationships across the GovCon segment.
- Mentor junior teammates and contribute to a strong team culture of execution, collaboration, and risk discipline.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- 5+ years of commercial credit underwriting or portfolio management experience.
- Strong credit judgment, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort navigating financial models.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred
- Experience with Government Contracting clients or complex structured lending.
- MBA, CFA, CPA, or formal credit training.
- Experience with leveraged finance, or sponsor‑backed transactions.
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General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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