Small Business Credit Officer

Fifth Third; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third is seeking a Small Business Credit Officer in Columbus, OH to review and decide large, complex loan applications, provide credit structuring, and mentor others. You will assess cash flow, collateral, and risk to support sound lending decisions.

The role emphasizes financial analysis, risk management, and adherence to bank policies, with a base pay range and opportunities in incentive plans. Join a team focused on strong customer outcomes and responsible lending.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in underwriting, portfolio monitoring, or similar business loan analysis.
• Basic knowledge of commercial lending and credit standards, policies, procedures, and products.
• Must be proficient in basic software applications such as Microsoft Access, Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with the Bank's internal applications is helpful.
• Must be attentive to detail and possess excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and decision small business loan applications, in a centralized environment, for high dollar and complex loans.
• Assist peers and those less experienced through the loan decision process, offering expertise on financial analysis and loan structuring.
• Independently prepare a written evaluation of a borrower's financial condition and future outlook, identifying risks and mitigation.
• Independently collaborate with the sales team in developing loan structures that meet the needs of the customer and adhere to the organization’s risk appetite.
• Mentor credit analysts to help them develop risk management skills and knowledge.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Portfolio monitoring

Healthcare finance knowledge

MS Office

Education

Accounting/Finance/Economics degree

Tools

MS Access

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

About Provide

Powered by Fifth Third Bank, Provide empowers entrepreneurs to build their legacies. As a leader in tech-enabled financial services for aspiring and established small business owners, Provide offers an unmatched combination of industry expertise, personalized service, and customized financial products — enabling entrepreneurs to achieve their ownership dreams, realize financial independence, and strengthen their communities. Founded in a one‑bedroom San Francisco apartment in 2013, Provide was acquired by Fifth Third in 2021, and in 2023, was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more at getprovide.com, and join the conversation on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

Our Team is Growing

Review and decision small business loan applications, in a centralized environment, for high dollar and complex loans. Assist peers and those less experienced through the loan decision process, offering expertise on financial analysis and loan structuring. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

A Day in the Life

• Responsible for spreading financial statements based on information provided in the loan package.
• Provide loan decisions and/or credit recommendations based on a review of all underwriting criteria, including loan structure, collateral, interest rate, and fees.
• Perform global cash flow and balance sheet analysis for small-business healthcare loans of up to $2 million.
• Independently prepare a written evaluation of a borrower's financial condition and future outlook, identifying risks and mitigation.
• Independently collaborate with the sales team in developing loan structures that meet the needs of the customer and adhere to the organization’s risk appetite.
• Assist and mentor fellow team members in portfolio monitoring.
• Identify opportunities and recommend solutions for process improvements and software development.
• Mentor credit analysts to help them develop risk management skills and knowledge.
• Effectively communicate loan decision to loan originator.
• Identify and review all necessary due diligence items.
• Negotiate terms & conditions of loan with originator.
• Miscellaneous job duties as assigned.

Our Newest Teammate Will Have

• College degree in accounting, finance or economics.
• Knowledge of Healthcare Practice Finance
• Two+ years in underwriting, portfolio monitoring, or similar business loan analysis.
• Basic knowledge of commercial lending and credit standards, policies, procedures, and products.
• Must be proficient in basic software applications such as Microsoft Access, Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with the Bank's internal applications is helpful.
• Must be attentive to detail and possess excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Small Business Credit Officer Total Base Pay Range 61,200.00 - 125,500.00 USD Annual

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other.

Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location.

In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well‑being.

You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

LOCATION

-- Columbus, Ohio 43215

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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