Default Valuations Specialist

Fifth Third; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Equity Decision Specialist to support the Equity Review team with administrative tasks and data entry for equity decisions. You'll handle file routing, broker opinions, title searches, and credit bureau data, ensuring timely responses to audit and compliance requests.

The role requires attention to detail, basic math skills, and proficient use of Excel and related systems, with opportunities to assist in loss mitigation and agency liaison workflows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mortgage servicing/processing experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and mathematical ability.

Responsibilities

• Order and manage files through the Central File Room and meet CFR audit requests.
• Review and print brokers price opinions, title searches, and Credit Bureau information.
• Enter Equity Decisions in the collections system per authority matrix.
• Assist in producing equity reviews and liaise with compliance, audit or management as needed.
• Support risk management activities and provide data for reports like large losses.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Mathematics

Typing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Amtrak

Mobius

Crystal Reporting

Excel

Job description

**Make banking a Fifth Third better** We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank.GENERAL FUNCTION:Under moderate supervision the Equity Decision specialist’s task is to work with the Equity Review team and assist them with the administrative functions required to complete the analysis of accounts. Help with preparation of equity decisions during high volume times, and act as a liaison when compliance, audit, risk or management request information relating to past decisions made. Multiple loan products are considered and loan delinquencies range from 0 – 180+ days’ while utilizing various systems. Files could be early, mid or late stages (up to charge-off and Agency liaison) of delinquency including loss mitigation, repossessions, pre charge-off, bankruptcy and Agency liaison collections.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:* Order and manage files through the Central File Room. Must be able to track the inbound and outbound files and meet any audit requests of the CFR. Retrieve rush files.* Order, review and print brokers price opinions and title searches received from various vendors.* Order, review and print Credit Bureau information.* Report all completed tasks in (CACS) the collections system.* Enter Equity Decisions made by a certified Equity Decision Analyst and/or the appropriate management in accordance with the approved authority matrix in (CACS) the collections system.* File completed Equity Decisions and obtain them when compliance, audit or collections management requests them.* Acts as a liaison between the bank and its affiliates and risk, notifying the affiliate of large losses as assigned by the Supervisor.* Assist in the maintaining of the large losses report completed on a bi-weekly basis as assigned by the Supervisor.* Assist with the preparation of equity reviews during high volume times.* Complete assigned projects using business-related applications such as Amtrak, Mobius, Crystal Reporting and/or Excel.* Resolve routine problems escalating only complex situations to the supervisor.* Complete other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:None.MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:* High school diploma or equivalent.* Minimum one year of mortgage servicing/processing or the equivalent experience required.* Excellent oral and written communication skills.* Strong attention to detail.* Good mathematical skills and the ability to analyze statistical data.* Strong knowledge of the keyboard, personal computers, and various software packages.* Working knowledge of collection processes, procedures and skip tracing helpful.Default Valuations SpecialistAt 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.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 45242Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes – no matter how they are submitted – will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.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.