VP, Middle Market Relationship Leader

Fifth Third Bank; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Detroit, MI is seeking a Middle Market Relationship Manager, VP to develop profitable client relationships with high-revenue companies. You will work with product partners to tailor strategies, analyze financial statements, and manage credit risk while driving revenue growth.

The role emphasizes strategic relationship management, CRM utilization, and collaboration with Portfolio Managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business (e.g. Business Administration, Finance, Accounting) or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years Commercial Banking experience, at least 5 years of sales experience preferred.
• Formalized commercial credit training or equivalent credit experience required.
• Underwriting experience preferred.
• Proven track record of partnership with investment bankers to provide strategic and capital market advice.
• Proven ability to build new and existing client business translating to increased revenue and provide a positive client experience.
• Strong business acumen, to include detailed analysis, review of financial statements and understanding of accounting principles.
• Thorough knowledge of Commercial, Treasury Management, and alternative lending and financing options.
• Ability to assess client needs, drivers of profitability, and corporate/personal life cycle optimizing financial solutions.
• Communicates with impact to a group -Understands the audience and adjust communication as is appropriate level of detail for the audience; captures and holds the audience attention.
• Ability to build strong internal partnerships to provide wholistic solutions for clients business and personal financial goals.
• Proven track record of identification and understanding of business issues, problems, and opportunities and the ability to create relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities to achieve desired outcomes.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, with particular emphasis on experience in face-to-face negotiations.
• Proven ability to work in a team-based sales environment.
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office software; familiarity with prospecting and CRM sales tools preferred.
• Regional /local travel.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to identify and develop profitable new "lead left" client relationships by leveraging centers of influence, existing clients, & referral sources.
• Develop and implement a business plan to achieve financial goals and qualitative measures.
• Work closely with Fifth Third internal partners to deepen existing relationships and acquire new prospective relationships.
• Attend community and/or specific industry forums, conferences and/or meetings in order to broaden relationship networks, referral sources and continually deepen knowledge of trends, practices and services and the competitive landscape.
• Work with product partners (Treasury Mgmt., Capital Markets, and Wealth Mgmt etc.) analyze, evaluate and develop a tailored relationship strategy for each client or prospect. Ensure that customer relationships are managed to maximize the opportunity for the bank, while taking into account Bank risk and customer needs.
• Meet with customers on a regular basis to enhance the trusted advisor relationship and ensure business needs are being met.
• Utilize consultative sells skills, commercial playbook principals and call reporting plans to enhance the client experience.
• Utilize the Bank's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for client activity tracking, call reports and pipeline management.
• Analyze financial information provided to determine the credit request that should be pursued.
• Monitor, on an ongoing basis, information concerning customer financial performance, condition, and industry trends to determine that any credit exposure is at an acceptable risk, and priced accordingly.
• Partner with Portfolio Managers and Credit Officers on credit requests and adhere to established Portfolio Management guidelines (i.e., delinquencies, documentation preparation, financial statement tracking exceptions, matured loans).

Skills

Commercial Banking

Sales

Financial Statement Analysis

Credit Analysis

Partnership with investment bankers

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

CRM tools

Team collaboration

Negotiation

Travel

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business (e.g. Business Administration, Finance, Accounting) or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fifth Third Bank in Detroit, MI is seeking a Middle Market Relationship Manager, VP to develop profitable client relationships with high-revenue companies. You will work with product partners to tailor strategies, analyze financial statements, and manage credit risk while driving revenue growth.

The role emphasizes strategic relationship management, CRM utilization, and collaboration with Portfolio Managers.