Commercial Portfolio Manager - Equipment Finance

Fifth Third Bank; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Portfolio Manager I for Equipment Finance to manage a commercial loan portfolio and oversee underwriting transactions. You will review financial statements, monitor borrower risk, and maintain active client engagement while partnering with Credit Risk and Relationship Managers across the deal lifecycle.

The role requires strong analytical skills, client-facing professionalism, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional, client-facing presence.
• Ability to partner with all deal stakeholders including clients, relationship managers and credit teams.
• Expertise in financial and risk analysis, including financial modeling.
• Proven problem solving abilities.
• Proficient in technology and rapid learning of new applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an independent current and forward-looking view on the creditworthiness of each client and communicate this view to business and risk partners.
• Perform monitoring actions; conduct periodic deal reviews; and execute decisions to renew or modify deals.
• Work closely with Credit Risk, Senior Portfolio Managers 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, early identification of emerging credit problems, and articulation of industry trends.
• Manage underwriting, approval and documentation process for transactions including new money, loan extensions, amendments, waivers and ancillary products.
• Review and recommend credit decisions; perform final risk rating analysis; provide business partners with credit lending policy interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Actively involved in the training of junior team members.
• Ensure the highest standards of accuracy and integrity in system records and electronic files, supporting compliance and data governance initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit analysis

Verbal and written communication

Client-facing

Project management

Technology proficiency

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Portfolio Manager I for Equipment Finance to manage a commercial loan portfolio and oversee underwriting transactions. You will review financial statements, monitor borrower risk, and maintain active client engagement while partnering with Credit Risk and Relationship Managers across the deal lifecycle.

The role requires strong analytical skills, client-facing professionalism, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.