Executive Director, Asset-Based Lending - Lead Financing

Fifth Third Bank; United States; Remote; USD 122,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is seeking an Executive Director, Asset Based Lending to originate, structure, and close ABL transactions across the organization. You will lead a deal team, manage a robust pipeline, and build relationships with prospects and internal partners to drive new business in the U.S.

The role requires extensive ABL experience, credit analysis skills, and a proven track record of structuring complex loan facilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years Asset-Based Lending or related financial services.
• Extensive knowledge of Asset Based Lending products, market trends, private equity, capital markets, merger and acquisition structures, and understanding/experience with credit analysis.
• Formal commercial bank/ABL credit training preferred.
• Proven track record of origination and closing complex loan transactions.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Demonstrable success originating and executing complex financial transactions.
• Bachelor’s degree required (MBA Preferred), ideally with concentration in Business, Finance/Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, structure, and execute ABL transactions to targeted Fifth Third prospects/clients (credit facilities from $10 to +$250 million).
• Establish and develop relationships with key prospects and referral sources as well as internal partners including Investment Bankers and Capital Markets teams.
• Actively participate in networking functions and events to maintain high market visibility and relationships.
• Lead a team of junior ABL bankers in day-to-day origination and transaction management from evaluation to closing/funding.
• Develop effective calling and business development practices that optimize time/resource management.
• Manage and prioritize a pipeline of financing opportunities.

Skills

Asset-Based Lending experience

Credit analysis

Relationship building

Loan origination

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Fifth Third Bank is seeking an Executive Director, Asset Based Lending to originate, structure, and close ABL transactions across the organization. You will lead a deal team, manage a robust pipeline, and build relationships with prospects and internal partners to drive new business in the U.S.

The role requires extensive ABL experience, credit analysis skills, and a proven track record of structuring complex loan facilities.