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JESSICA JABBOUR

Stamford,CT

Summary

Dynamic Portfolio Manager with extensive experience at Bankwell and Truist Bank, excelling in credit underwriting and risk management. Proven track record in managing debt portfolios of over $300 million, while fostering strong client relationships. Adept at credit analysis and financial modeling and driving profitability and growth through strategic decision-making and collaboration.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, Portfolio Manager

Bankwell Bank
New Canaan, Connecticut
12.2024 - Current
  • Manage a credit portfolio of over $300 million, overseeing annual reviews, renewals, and monitoring activities to ensure alignment with bank policies.
  • Perform in-depth financial and credit analysis of complex loan proposals and client portfolios, structuring alternatives to mitigate risk and optimize returns.
  • Partner with Relationship Managers to structure and negotiate credit facilities that address client needs, while staying within the bank's risk parameters.

Vice President, Underwriter and Portfolio Manager

Truist Bank
Washington, DC
01.2016 - 12.2024

Led credit underwriting for loan opportunities, including new requests, renewals, and modifications. Coordinated loan closings with Legal, Loan Operations, Risk Management, and Swap Desk. Recommended optimal credit structures, and ensured requests were within the Bank's risk parameters. Directed effective communication within the sales team to drive revenue generation, responsiveness, and risk management, to achieve the goals of quality, profitability, and growth.

Managed a portfolio of over $320 million in commercial real estate debt. Authored/presented deal memoranda, pre-screen memos, and credit analysis to senior management for approvals. Specific efforts included:

  • Identifying commercial real estate developers' project needs with a capital stack of up to $75,000,000. Managing loan opportunities for construction, acquisition, value-add, and refinance from origination through the life of the loan, including the following asset classes: multi-family, industrial, office, hospitality, and self-storage. Ensuring the accuracy of term sheets and loan documents prior to delivery and execution.

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  • As a commercial real estate portfolio manager, I underwrote the issuance of over $400 million in term sheets for new debt, of which over $150 million was won and booked. Most of these transactions represented new relationships for the bank.
  • Directing the approval process for incremental credit extensions, risk ratings, covenant maintenance, and underwriting. Proposing new business opportunities in existing portfolio companies (e.g., larger hold position, refinancing, etc.).
  • Managing existing loans to ensure compliance, and no deterioration in risk and credit profile. Mentoring junior associates and analysts in loan structuring, risk, and process management.
  • Prior to commercial real estate, I underwrote and managed the portfolios for middle-market and C&I companies across numerous sectors for three years. Company revenues ranged from $20 million to $1 billion. Industries included: Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Owner-Occupied Real Estate, Higher Education, and other Nonprofits. As an underwriter, I obtained approvals resulting in the booking of new loans in excess of $250 million while in middle market/C&I.

Client Relationship Specialist

The Vanguard Group
Charlotte, NC
07.2014 - 10.2015
  • Recognized retail clients' needs and managed responses to investor inquiries by providing investment and product guidance and solutions. Generated business leads to expand client base by appropriately positioning products and services and educating investors.

Education

B.S. - Business Administration-Finance Concentration

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05-2014

Skills

  • Credit Underwriting
  • Financial Modeling
  • Portfolio Management
  • Effective Communicator
  • Collaborative team member
  • Middle Market
  • C&I Companies
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Risk Management
  • Client relationship management

Accomplishments

  • Graduate of 6-month Bank Leadership Development Program
  • FINRA Series 7 & 63 Certified (Inactive)
  • Junior Achievement Young Professionals Board Member

Timeline

Vice President, Portfolio Manager

Bankwell Bank
12.2024 - Current

Vice President, Underwriter and Portfolio Manager

Truist Bank
01.2016 - 12.2024

Client Relationship Specialist

The Vanguard Group
07.2014 - 10.2015

B.S. - Business Administration-Finance Concentration

North Carolina State University