Senior SBA Loan Eligibility Specialist (Remote)

Fifth Third Bank; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 71,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Senior SBA Eligibility Coordinator to coordinate approval and closing of larger SBA and government‑guaranteed loans. You will prepare documentation, ensure compliance with SBA rules, and maintain loan files for audits.

You will work with internal partners to improve processes and train staff, ensuring timely closings. This Ohio/virtual role supports our SBA operations with strong risk and customer focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of packaging and closing experience in the SBA industry.
• Extensive knowledge of the SBA regulations.
• Proficient in basic software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supports the SBA lending Team Lead in processing SBA loans for agency approval and loan closing for larger, more complex loans.
• Assist the SBA Lending Specialist Team Lead in forming policies and procedures for approving and closing SBA loans to minimize risk.
• Collaborate with internal partners to identify areas of improvement and loan process efficiencies.
• Provide periodic training to internal partners such as Middle Office on SBA and alternative lending products.
• Approve assigned loans for agency approval within PLP authority, as well as loans assigned to GGL Loan.
• Interface with borrowers to secure acceptance of terms and conditions.
• Assist SBA 7A Loan Coordinator team members with technical assistance as it relates to program eligibility and closing.
• Reviews and approves documentation for SBA program requirements.

Skills

SBA regulations

MS Word & Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 years of packaging and closing experience in SBA

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Senior SBA Eligibility Coordinator to coordinate approval and closing of larger SBA and government‑guaranteed loans. You will prepare documentation, ensure compliance with SBA rules, and maintain loan files for audits.

You will work with internal partners to improve processes and train staff, ensuring timely closings. This Ohio/virtual role supports our SBA operations with strong risk and customer focus.