Senior Director, ABL Portfolio Management

Senior Director, Abl Portfolio Management

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General Function : The Senior Director, ABL Portfolio Management participates in the execution and achievement of the Fifth Third Commercial Bank's Asset Based Lending (ABL) strategic initiatives through day-to-day relationship management of the most complex portfolio of ABL customers. The Senior Director, ABL Portfolio Management is the primary member of the ABL coverage team, managing all aspects of the ABL transaction. Senior Directors are expected to be intimately involved in the deal process, making recommendations on appropriate credit structures, pricing, etc. Senior Directors are directly accountable for managing the most complex portfolio of accounts through their review of financial statements, collateral reporting (including borrowing base certificate analysis, appraisals of M&E and Real Estate along with any additional 3rd party work such as Field Exams), proactive monitoring, and partnership with the appropriate Relationship Managers. 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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities :

• Manages the ongoing credit risk of the most complex portfolio of ABL relationships and participates in portfolio meetings with senior management.
• Develops and maintains external relationships with assigned customers, including regular client meetings and business development calls, helping to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
• Should be able to independently attend client meetings with assigned clients and work independently on complex / clients and workouts.
• Ensures ongoing customer satisfaction through managing both the loan structure and customer interface with line and support functions who service their accounts.
• Develops and maintains internal relationships with the coverage team including Relationship Managers / Credit Risk Officers.
• Develops and executes appropriate strategies for problem clients with minimal supervision.
• Maintains up to date trend cards / portfolio review forms, credit files and legal files through our department's resources.
• Capture and document credit decisions, conditions, and modifications.
• Notes negative trends early and strategizes best solutions for bank, through maintaining trend cards / portfolio review forms, preparing and presenting credit write-ups and watch asset reports.
• Consistently evaluate / update risk rating analysis including overall ratings, PD and LGD.
• Monitors timeliness of reporting, tickler information and ensures bank has accurate information to make decisions and be expert on the accounts and their credit files.
• A focus on continuous learning to keep up with ever-changing market dynamics.
• Should have a understanding of the ABL legal environment including a basic understanding secured transaction laws and creditor rights and shows a strong interest in further developing that knowledge.
• Mentor to more junior team members including Credit Analysts, Associates, Principals, and Directors.
• Performs additional job related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Responsible for providing employees timely, candid and constructive performance feedback. Developing employees to their fullest potential and provide challenging opportunities that enhance employee career growth; developing the appropriate talent pool to ensure adequate bench strength and succession planning; recognizing and rewarding employees for accomplishments.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required :

Working Conditions :

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and / or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Location Rosemont, Illinois 60018

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