Senior CRE Portfolio Manager – Risk & Growth

Fifth Third Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager to oversee a CRE portfolio with rigorous financial analysis and proactive borrower monitoring. You will work with Relationship Managers and Credit Risk throughout the deal lifecycle, including structuring, pricing, risk ratings and due diligence.

You will own risk outcomes, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and present portfolio insights to senior leadership from Chicago, IL. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of CRE portfolio management or underwriting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting, credit analysis, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an independent, forward-looking view of client creditworthiness and communicate risk perspectives.
• Manage underwriting, approval and documentation for transactions, including renewals and amendments.
• Lead portfolio risk assessments, reporting, and escalation of higher-risk requests.

Skills

Credit risk analysis

Portfolio management

Risk judgment

Leadership / coaching

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling

CRM systems

Job description

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager to oversee a CRE portfolio with rigorous financial analysis and proactive borrower monitoring. You will work with Relationship Managers and Credit Risk throughout the deal lifecycle, including structuring, pricing, risk ratings and due diligence.

You will own risk outcomes, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and present portfolio insights to senior leadership from Chicago, IL. Strong leadership and communication are essential.