Commercial Senior Portfolio Manager- CRE

Commercial Senior Portfolio Manager

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General Function

The Commercial Senior Portfolio Manager is key member of the "coverage team", managing transactions and business portfolio tasks. PMs are expected to be intimately involved in the deal process, making recommendations on appropriate credit structures, pricing, etc. PMs are directly accountable for managing a portfolio of accounts through their review of updated financial statements, proactive monitoring, and interaction with the Credit Analyst. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable for managing a portfolio of accounts.
• Review and recommend credit decisions.
• Partners with the Relationship Manager, forming the "coverage team" to: Meet with clients and Participate in business Development calls, Assess prospective client's viability for credit, Define borrowers and guarantors, deal structure, credit terms and conditions, and financial covenants value collateral.
• Generate commitment letters.
• Responsible for providing business partners credit lending policy interpretation.
• Perform final risk rating analysis.
• Capture and document credit decisions, conditions, and modifications.
• Collaborates with the Credit Analyst to perform Portfolio management duties such as: Establish and maintain Investor Group on lender Portal, perform Monitoring action and Conduct periodic deal Review and execute decisions to renew or modify deals.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding credit events and actions as needed.
• Works independently to pitch the most complex deal structures.
• A focus on continuous learning to keep up with ever-changing market dynamics.
• Subject-matter-expert, mentor to more junior PMs and Credit Analysts.
• Leverages expertise to provide partners insights into the Bank's different lines of business and the related economics.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for providing employees timely, candid and constructive performance feedback. Developing employees to their fullest potential and provide challenging opportunities that enhance employee career growth; developing the appropriate talent pool to ensure adequate bench strength and succession planning; recognizing and rewarding employees for accomplishments.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business (e.g. Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting).
• At least 8 years credit analysis and/or loan review experience in CRE credit/underwriting.
• Highly proficient analytical skills, critical thinking and communication skills.
• Professional presence (client-facing).
• Experience managing an advanced commercial client portfolio with a great deal of complexity.
• Ability to partner with all deal stakeholders including clients, relationship manager and credit teams.
• Expertise in financial and risk analysis, including financial modeling.
• Demonstrated expertise in using effective problem solving.
• Proficient with technology and ability to learn new applications.
• Normal office environment with little exposure to dust, noise, temperature and the like.
• Extended viewing of a CRT screen.
• Some travel required.

Commercial Senior Portfolio Manager- CRETotal Base Pay Range 96,500.00 - 207,500.00 USD Annual

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.

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. In addition to the base salary, 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.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

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