Emerging Middle Market Relationship Manager IV

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Identify and develop profitable new "lead left" client relationships by leveraging centers of influence, existing clients, & referral sources
• Grow long-term profitable "lead left" relationships
• Work closely with assigned Fifth Third internal partners to deepen existing relationships and acquire new high-value prospective relationships
• Attend community and/or specific industry forums, conferences, and/or meetings to broaden relationship networks, referral sources, and deepen knowledge of trends, practices, services, and the competitive landscape
• Analyze, evaluate, and develop a tailored relationship strategy for each client or prospect
• Plan and conduct relationship strategy review meetings with internal Fifth Third Business Partners and Client's trusted advisors (e.g., attorney, accountants)
• Meet with customers on a regular basis to enhance the trusted advisor relationship and ensure business needs are being met
• Lead and coordinate all client-facing activities, including credit support, treasury management, and capital markets
• Utilize the Bank's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for client activity tracking, call reports, and pipeline management
• Reinforce use of CRM for assigned Fifth Third partners for monitoring pre-call and post-call activities
• Utilize consultative selling skills, commercial playbook principals, and call reporting plans to enhance the client experience
• Assess financial information provided to determine credit requests that should be pursued
• Partner with Portfolio Managers and Credit Officers on credit requests and adhere to established Portfolio Management guidelines
• Maintain ongoing monitoring of customer financial performance, condition, and industry trends to ensure credit exposure is at an acceptable risk and priced accordingly
• Provide guidance to Commercial RM I & II

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's in Business (e.g., Business Administration, Finance, Accounting) or equivalent work experience preferred
• Minimum of 10 years Commercial Banking experience
• Minimum of 9 years of relationship account management experience preferred
• Formalized commercial credit training or equivalent credit experience required
• Underwriting experience preferred
• Proven track record of partnership with investment bankers to provide strategic and capital market advice
• Strong business acumen, including detailed analysis of financial statements and understanding of accounting principles
• Thorough knowledge of Commercial, Treasury Management, and alternative lending and financing options
• Ability to assess client needs, drivers of profitability, and corporate/personal life cycle optimizing financial solutions
• Exhibits strong presentation skills in both large and small group settings
• Proven ability to communicate with impact, adjusting communication as appropriate for the audience
• Proven track record of identifying and understanding business issues, problems, and opportunities and creating relevant options for addressing them
• Proven track record of exploring options for prospective clients or existing buyers/COIs prior to advocating for a solution
• Influences client decisions regarding strategy and product solutions
• Engages in joint business planning with internal partners and buyers
• Determines tasks and resources and project requirements by breaking them down into tasks and defining roles and responsibilities
• Scans the internal and external environment to identify relationships that should be initiated or improved to achieve business goals and fulfill clients' needs
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office software; familiarity with prospecting and CRM sales tools preferred

Qualifications

• Regional / local travel

Skills

• Commercial Banking
• Relationship Management
• Financial Analysis
• Client Relationship Building
• Strategic Planning
• Communication Skills
• Business Acumen

Benefits

See details on our benefits page: Fifth Third Benefits Page

Pay

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education, and geographic location.

Schedule

This role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business, and/or individual performance.