Associate I - GFB Portfolio Management (Chicago)

Chicago, ILFull-time$90k–$93kPosted Jul 30, 2026

Overview

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.

This position supports all lending and credit aspects for both Venture Capital and Private Equity client relationships. Core responsibility is to support the due diligence, deal structuring, underwriting, approval and closing process and manage loan compliance processes and performance with all Portfolio Management monitoring procedures.

Responsibilities

Client Management & Stakeholder Engagement Support - Builds relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. Provides direct support to assigned portfolio of clients on loan related items.
Portfolio Management - Supports the Portfolio Managers in the successful end-to-end process on all loans, including the structuring, underwriting, and closing of all lending solutions for assigned portfolio of clients. Growing experience in underwriting renewals and new loan originations. Builds structuring and underwriting analysis skills through increased independence on tasks.
Portfolio Operations - Helps in managing the end-to-end loan compliance process including client interactions. Attains proficiency in all Portfolio Management procedures and demonstrates ability to complete all related tasks independently
Team Collaboration - Collaborates effectively with all colleagues

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in Portfolio Management or High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of experience in Portfolio Management

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of credit analysis and accounting
Able to contact established clients, under guidance from the Director/MD or Vice President, and have the ability to become responsible for all lending aspects related to a small group of client relationships.
Excel in a dynamic environment
Ability to lead simultaneous assignments and produce results in time-sensitive circumstances.
Ability to take ownership of and drive processes, but also knows when to escalate or engage others
Works collaboratively with internal and external partners
Skilled at analyzing data to support and improve business decisions

If hired in IL, the base pay for this position is generally between $90,000 - 93,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

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