Senior CRE Portfolio Manager – Credit & Risk

Fifth Third Bank, N.A.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank, N.A. is seeking a CRE Portfolio Manager II to oversee a portfolio of commercial loans, perform thorough underwriting, and partner with Relationship Managers and Credit Risk throughout the loan lifecycle.

The role focuses on covenant analysis, collateral evaluation, risk rating, and recommending sound credit decisions. Strong analytical skills and client-facing experience are essential for success in this role at our Chicago office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 6+ years of CRE underwriting experience including income-producing assets, construction, or REITs.
• Strong credit analysis skills including cash flow, collateral and guarantor evaluation.
• Experience presenting credit recommendations and applying policy and risk standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a professional client presence.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an independent view on client creditworthiness and communicate with business and risk partners.
• Perform monitoring actions, deal reviews and decisions to renew or modify deals.
• Collaborate with Credit Risk and Relationship Managers to manage portfolio risk.
• Analyze historical financials and projections to support risk ratings and identify trends.
• Manage underwriting, approvals, and documentation for transactions including extensions or amendments.
• Prepare credit decisions and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Credit analysis

Cash flow analysis

Financial modeling

Risk assessment

Communication

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Business

Tools

Credit risk systems

Job description

Fifth Third Bank, N.A. is seeking a CRE Portfolio Manager II to oversee a portfolio of commercial loans, perform thorough underwriting, and partner with Relationship Managers and Credit Risk throughout the loan lifecycle.

The role focuses on covenant analysis, collateral evaluation, risk rating, and recommending sound credit decisions. Strong analytical skills and client-facing experience are essential for success in this role at our Chicago office.