Senior Portfolio Manager - Corporate Banking

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Maintain an independent current and forward-looking view on the creditworthiness of each client and communicate this view to business and risk partners.
• Work closely with Credit Risk and Relationship Managers to actively manage the bank's exposure to the clients in the portfolio.
• Analyze historical financials and projections to ensure accurate risk ratings.
• Manage approval and documentation process for loan extensions, amendments, waivers and ancillary products, including treasury management, FX, interest rate derivatives, and commodity exposure.
• Understand and articulate industry trends.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Lead and contribute to high-level team meetings, providing strategic input on portfolio management strategies and organizational improvements.
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives aimed at significantly enhancing portfolio management processes and systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and successful execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate banking portfolio management; international lending experience or specialization is preferred.
• Subject matter expert level understanding of accounting, credit, structuring, underwriting and legal documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work collaboratively with business partners.
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a portfolio of commercial loans and ancillary credit exposure.
• Proactive monitoring of the business and early identification of emerging credit problems and industry/company trends.
• Client interaction and leading diligence calls.
• Collaborative approach to risk management and open exchange of ideas and opinions.
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Leading the recruitment, training, and mentoring of junior team members.
• Creating and delivering comprehensive portfolio performance reports and presentations for senior management.
• Ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and integrity in system records and electronic files.
• Leading and contributing to high-level team meetings, providing strategic input on portfolio management strategies and organizational improvements.
• Leading special projects and strategic initiatives aimed at significantly enhancing portfolio management processes and systems.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of banking regulations and policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

Pay

Total Base Pay Range: $96,500.00 - $207,500.00 USD Annual

Schedule

Full-time position.