Default & Special Servicing Manager III

Fifth Third; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio seeks a Third level manager for Default and Special Servicing units including foreclosure, bankruptcy, claims, and preservation. Lead staff, drive productivity, and ensure regulatory compliance while minimizing losses.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive knowledge of investor guidelines, and the ability to develop procedures, monitor performance, and manage risk to protect customers and the bank.

Qualifications

• College degree or 10+ years in default and special servicing.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in high-volume operations.
• Proficiency across Default Servicing areas: foreclosure, bankruptcy, claims, preservation.
• Strong knowledge of credit lending, risk management, and investor guidelines.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and decisive decision-making abilities.
• Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, and train staff; set department goals.
• Utilize technology to organize and streamline workflows.
• Organize monthly trends and reports for staff review.
• Monitor daily workflow and ensure timely task completion.
• Provide performance feedback and develop staff across the team.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Support litigation matters and liaise with counsel on escalated borrower issues.

Skills

Default Servicing

Leadership

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

MortgageServ

Job description

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

Third level manager of Two or More of the following Default and Special Servicing units for Consumer Collections:

• Bankruptcy
• Foreclosure
• Referral
• Property Preservation
• REO
• Claims
• Charge off
• Collections Support
• Valuations

Under minimal supervision, responsible for the development & implementation of procedures used to increase productivity & ensure compliance with government, investor, state, federal & bank guidelines to minimize financial losses to the Bank.

Addresses complaints from vendors, customers & employees, resolves problems & provides guidance & leadership to departmental personnel.

Role requires a broad level of knowledge about default practices and regulations and a high level of managerial competencies.

Staff managed consists of exempt and nonexempt personnel.

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:

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• Responsible for the recruiting, hiring and training of employees, procedures and department goals.
• Utilizing applicable technologies to define & systematically organize the work flow.
• Organize monthly trends & past standard, exception and KRI reports & provide to staff in a regular and timely manner.
• Each functional area manager may have unique and specific approval authorities related to their respective LOB. (E.G., repairs, charge off, bidding, negotiations, etc).
• Monitor daily workflow to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Maintains daily, weekly and monthly reporting of departmental activity
• Respond to monthly Quality Control assessments to ensure a compliance ratio of at least 90%.
• Perform regular reviews of accounts in applicable process to insure compliance with departmental policies & procedures & provide feedback & training to subordinates.
• Review & approve recommendations for key decisions and milestones (E.G.: Values, charge off, bidding instructions, contract prices, etc.)
• Ensure that processes & procedures support the minimization credit loss & out-of-pocket expenses.
• Providing support to local & outside counsel, internal and external customers: assist in litigation matters, attorney inquiries, & consult with counsel on escalated borrower issues.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for providing employees timely, candid & constructive performance feedback; developing employees to their fullest potential & provide challenging opportunities that enhance employee career growth; developing the appropriate talent pool to ensure adequate bench strength & succession planning; responsible for the hiring/selection process; recognizing & rewarding employees for accomplishments. Administers all human resource policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner. Ensures that employees, equipment, and materials are used properly to maximize productivity.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• College degree or Minimum of 10 years of experience in default and special servicing functions as defined above.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience with increasing responsibility in a high volume operation.
• Proficiency in multiple areas of Default Servicing (e.g., foreclosure, bankruptcy, claims, preservation, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge in the principles of credit lending and risk management, collections and default servicing.
• Strong leadership skills, initiative, detail orientation, analytical, and decisive decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment, presenting a professional image and commanding the respect of staff, peers, and senior management.
• Thorough knowledge of investor guidelines & regulations relative to respective business unit.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook and servicing applications, default and servicing technology (i.e. MortgageServ).
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible.
• Advanced knowledge of laws, best practices and investor guidelines for the respective area of management.
• (Example: Bankruptcy management would require knowledge of the Federal bankruptcy code and laws.)
• Effective organizational, leadership and change management skills.

Default & Special Servicing Manager III 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 -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45227

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