Senior Portfolio Manager - Equipment Finance

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

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank seeks a Senior Portfolio Manager to oversee an equipment finance portfolio with emphasis on risk assessment, ongoing monitoring, and client interaction. You will own portfolio outcomes, ensure policy compliance, and collaborate with Relationship Managers and Credit Risk through the deal lifecycle.

Responsibilities include managing underwriting, pricing strategy, and risk ratings while communicating issues to business partners and leading senior‑level discussions on complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial banking, portfolio management and underwriting including equipment finance.
• Subject matter expert level understanding of accounting, credit analysis, portfolio management, structuring, underwriting and legal documentation.
• Strong risk judgment with ability to manage complex and higher risk portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an independent, current view of the creditworthiness of each client and communicate risk perspectives clearly.
• Perform ongoing monitoring and deal reviews; approve or recommend renewal, modification, or exit decisions.
• Analyze historical financials and projections to ensure accurate risk ratings and identify industry trends.
• Manage underwriting, approval and documentation for transactions, including renewals and amendments.
• Review credit decisions, interpret policy to partners, and elevate high‑risk requests as needed.

Skills

Portfolio management

Credit analysis

Risk assessment

Client communication

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

Fifth Third Bank seeks a Senior Portfolio Manager to oversee an equipment finance portfolio with emphasis on risk assessment, ongoing monitoring, and client interaction. You will own portfolio outcomes, ensure policy compliance, and collaborate with Relationship Managers and Credit Risk through the deal lifecycle.

Responsibilities include managing underwriting, pricing strategy, and risk ratings while communicating issues to business partners and leading senior‑level discussions on complex