Institutional Client Group Senior Portfolio Manager - Media & Telecom

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. Job Description Institutional Client Group Senior Portfolio Manager - Media & Telecom will oversee the underwriting and credit risk assessment of commercial loans within the Media & Telecom sector ensuring sound financial analysis, compliance with regulatory requirements, and alignment with the bank’s credit policies and risk appetite. This role requires strong leadership, industry knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with relationship managers, risk teams, and senior leadership to drive high-quality credit decisions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of underwriters focused on commercial loans in the media & telecom space, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight. Assess and approve complex commercial loan applications. Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including cash flow modeling, debt service coverage, and collateral valuation, to determine borrower creditworthiness. Develop and refine underwriting standards specific to the automotive industry, ensuring alignment with market trends and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with relationship managers and credit approval officers to structure loans that meet client needs while protecting the bank’s interests. Monitor portfolio performance, identifying trends, early warning signs, and risk mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with all regulator