Commercial Relationship Manager

Fifth Third Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is looking for a Commercial Relationship Manager in Chicago. The role focuses on business development, managing a portfolio of clients, and requires a solid background in commercial banking. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, client management abilities, and contribute to community engagement.

Benefits

401(k) plan with generous employer match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Comprehensive leave programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years Commercial Banking experience, preferably in a sales role.
• Formalized commercial credit training or equivalent experience required.
• Proven ability to build client relationships translating to increased revenue.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for profitable business development with companies earning $10 Million+.
• Develop and implement business plans to achieve financial goals.
• Attend community forums to build relationships and deepen industry knowledge.

Skills

Business Acumen

Client Relationship Management

Credit Analysis

Financial Statement Review

Consultative Sales Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM Systems

Job description

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General Function

Responsible for profitable business development and monitor the quality of an existing portfolio of companies with annual gross sales of at least $10 Million within a specific geographic area. Ability to lead and coordinate with One Bank partners to create and implement a relationship strategy for assigned clients and prospects. This position requires a strong understanding of commercial credit, commercial products and financial statement analysis, in order to offer beneficial banking solutions (e.g. loans, treasury management, capital markets) based on clients and prospects needs. The incumbent will have a deeper skill set and competencies to call on larger clients and more sophisticated credits. This role is expected to actively participate in community activities.

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

• Prospect for clients independently by utilizing referral sources, existing clients and centers of influence.
• Develop and implement business plan to achieve financial goals and qualitative measurements.
• Work closely with Fifth Third internals "One Bank" partners to deepen existing relationships and acquire new prospective relationships.
• Attend community and/or specific industry forums, conferences and/or meetings in order to broaden relationship networks, referral sources and continually deepen knowledge of trends, practices, services and the competitive landscape.
• Work with product partners (Treasury Management., Capital Markets, and Wealth Management etc.) analyze, evaluate and develop a tailored relationship strategy for each client or prospect.
• Ensure that customer relationships are managed to maximize the opportunity for the bank, while taking into account Bank risk and customer needs.
• Meet with customers on a regular basis to enhance the trusted advisor relationship and ensure business needs are being met.
• Utilize consultative sales skills, commercial playbook principles and call reporting plans to enhance client experience.
• Utilize the Bank's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for client activity tracking, call reports and pipeline management.
• Partner with Credit and on credit requests and adhere to established Portfolio Management guidelines.
• Analyze and interpret financial information provided to determine the right questions to ask to decide on the credit request that should be pursued.
• Achieve credit standards and metrics in regard to asset quality, credit administration (matured/renewals, financial statement documents, covenant data integrity, matured notes and document exception) and RAROC.
  
  
  

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business (e.g. Business Administration, Finance, Accounting) or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years Commercial Banking experience, preferably at least 3 years in a sales role.
• Formalized commercial credit training or equivalent credit experience required. Ability to structure for moderately complex financial situations.
• Proven ability to build new and existing client business translating to increased revenue and provide a positive client experience.
• Strong business acumen, to include detailed analysis, review 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.
• Ability to build strong "One Bank" internal partnerships to provide holistic solutions for the clients business and personal financial goals.
• Communicates with impact to a group -Understands the audience and adjust communication as is appropriate level of detail for the audience; captures and holds the audience attention.
• Proven track record of identification and understanding of business issues, problems, and opportunities and the ability to create relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities to achieve desire red outcomes.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, with particular emphasis on experience in face-to-face negotiations.
• Proven ability to work in a team-based sales environment.
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office software; familiarity with prospecting and CRM sales tools preferred.
• Regional /local travel.
  
  
  

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with little exposure to dust, noise, temperature and the like.
• Extended viewing of CRT screen.
• Frequent travel possible depending on assignment.
  
  
  

At Fifth Third Bank, we understand the importance of rewarding our employees for their hard work and dedication, therefore, our Total Rewards offering includes a differentiated compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Our benefits programs are designed to support the health, happiness, and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Your benefits will include access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase plan that both offer a generous employer match, flexible paid time off, comprehensive leave programs, and unique benefits to support your overall mental and physical wellness. For additional details, please contact your recruiter.

Compensation

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the US. 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.

Commercial Relationship Manager

Total Base Pay Range 80,500.00 - 169,100.00 USD Annual

LOCATION -- Northbrook, Illinois 60062

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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