ABL Senior Director

Fifth Third; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 122,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Chicago seeks an experienced Senior Director to lead credit risk for a complex ABL portfolio and to drive client relationships. The role involves independent client meetings, structuring loan facilities, and guiding cross-functional teams in risk analysis and portfolio management.

The candidate should bring 12–15 years in credit analysis and at least 10 years in Asset Based Lending, with strong financial modeling and advanced analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business (e.g. Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting).
• 12-15 years credit analysis and/or loan review experience in Commercial Banking.
• Minimum 10 years in Asset Based Lending environment, underwriting, field examination, or as loan officer.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret business materials and regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures.
• Ability to present information to managers, clients, and the public.
• Advanced analytical skills, critical thinking and strong verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel; comfortable with technology and learning new apps.

Responsibilities

• Manages ongoing credit risk of the most complex portfolio of ABL relationships.
• Develops and maintains external relationships with assigned customers; conducts client meetings and business development calls.
• Attend client meetings independently and work on complex/clients and workouts.
• Manages loan structure and customer interface with service teams for account servicing.
• Mentors junior team members including Credit Analysts and Associates.
• Notes negative trends and documents credit decisions, watch asset reports, and credit write-ups.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Client-facing

Communication

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's in Business

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the ongoing credit risk of the most complex portfolio of ABL relationships and participates in portfolio meetings with senior management.
• Develops and maintains external relationships with assigned customers, including regular client meetings and business development calls, helping to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
• Should be able to independently attend client meetings with assigned clients and work independently on complex/clients and workouts.
• Ensures ongoing customer satisfaction through managing both the loan structure and customer interface with line and support functions who service their accounts.
• Develops and maintains internal relationships with the coverage team including Relationship Managers/Credit Risk Officers.
• Develops and executes appropriate strategies for problem clients with minimal supervision.
• Maintains up to date trend cards/portfolio review forms, credit files and legal files through our departments’ resources.
• Capture and document credit decisions, conditions, and modifications.
• Notes negative trends early and strategizes best solutions for bank, through maintaining trend cards/portfolio review forms, preparing and presenting credit write-ups and watch asset reports.
• Consistently evaluate/update risk rating analysis including overall ratings, PD and LGD.
• Monitors timeliness of reporting, tickler information and ensures bank has accurate information to make decisions and is expert on the accounts and their credit files.
• A focus on continuous learning to keep up with ever-changing market dynamics.
• Should have a understanding of the ABL legal environment including a basic understanding secured transaction laws and creditor rights and shows a strong interest in further developing that knowledge.
• Mentor to more junior team members including Credit Analysts, Associates, Principals, and Directors.
• Performs additional job related duties as assigned.

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).
• 12-15 years credit analysis and/or loan review experience in Commercial Banking.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in an Asset Based Lending environment, in underwriting or field examination, or as a loan officer; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Advanced analytical skills, critical thinking and verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional presence (client-facing).
• Experience managing an advanced commercial client portfolio with some degree 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.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate knowledge of Word and Excel spreadsheet software.
• 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. All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job‑related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

ABL Senior Director Total Base Pay Range 121,900.00 - 262,100.00 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: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

LOCATION -- Chicago, Illinois 60606

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