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ABL Relationship Manager

Huntington Bank · Chicago, IL · $93,000–$208,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a troubled ABL credit you managed with a turnaround consultant.

What they are checking: Whether they can work with outside advisors through distress and protect the bank.

Tell me about a time you reached an independent conclusion that differed from the deal team's view.

What they are checking: Whether they form their own credit view and voice it with evidence.

How do you keep up with monthly and quarterly reporting while handling urgent client requests?

What they are checking: Whether they stay timely on routine monitoring when busy.

What would you do

A borrower's availability is shrinking each month. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act early with analysis and a plan before the borrower runs out of liquidity.

How do you set a relationship strategy for a client beyond the loan?

What they are checking: Whether they think about treasury, deposits and other bank products in the relationship.

What economic conditions would worry you most for an ABL portfolio right now?

What they are checking: Whether they link macro trends to collateral and borrower risk.

About the work

Walk me through how you review a field exam and what findings would concern you most.

What they are checking: Whether they can spot dilution, aging and inventory issues that weaken collateral.

How do you decide whether to support a covenant waiver or amendment request?

What they are checking: Whether they weigh the borrower's path and collateral cover before recommending to credit.

How do you manage relationships with participant banks on a deal where you're agent?

What they are checking: Whether they understand agent duties, communication and voting in syndicates.

How do you use appraisals and NOLV figures in setting advance rates?

What they are checking: Whether they connect collateral values to how much the bank can safely lend.

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The full job description

As published by Huntington Bank.

Description Summary: The Asset Based Lending (ABL) Relationship Manager ensures loans are properly serviced, clients’ financial status is reviewed, and collateral is appropriately analyzed and verified. Duties & Responsibilities: • Responsible for more complex deals. • Evaluates all aspects of existing transactions of an assigned portfolio of clients to determine viability of the credit and makes the appropriate recommendations to senior management and credit committee. • Credit monitoring includes independent analysis of financial data, collateral trends, industry knowledge, economic conditions in order to form an independent conclusion as to as entity’s financial condition and ascertain the key credit issues/mitigates and what risk exist in current loan structure. • Handles a mix of primarily direct and agent deals with multiple bank participants which are larger highly complex deals. • Develops a working relationship with borrowers or agent banks and business partners. • Works closely with third party turnaround consultants and other professional appraisal/liquidator firms. • Responsible for setting client relationship strategy. • Prepares monthly and quarterly portfolio management reports; develops critical financial analysis, process client credit requests, amendments, waivers and renewals in a timely manner. • Reviews client field exams, appraisals, collateral trends and reporting with the ability to identify and proactively recommend appropriate reserves, ineligible changes and credit solutions. • Works closely with consultants on distressed credits. • Ensure overall collateral reporting is timely and accurate. • Ensures field exams are performed timely. • Develops a working relationship with borrowers or agent banks and business partners as this facilitates with maintaining the timely communication of critical credit analysis and recommendations. • Visits clients and oversees banker calling efforts to cross sell Bank products to enhance relationship and revenue. • Presents to Senior Management and Credit Committee annual credit reviews ensuring proper risk analysis and rating recommendations. • Performs other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration. • 8+ years of experience in Asset-Based Lending with demonstrated success in managing complex portfolios. Preferred Qualifications: • MBA or CFA • Deep understanding of ABL structures, collateral audits, and advanced credit risk management. Work-out and experience in capital markets preferred. • Proven track record in client relationship leadership. • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and strategic thinking skills. • Proficiency in advanced financial modeling and portfolio analytics. • Leadership and team development capabilities. • Strong decision-making under pressure and ability to manage high-risk situations. • Excellent presentation and executive communication skills. • Ability to influence and collaborate across senior stakeholders. #LI-DK1 #CML Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) ( No = eligible for overtime pay) Yes Workplace Type: Office Our Approach to Office Workplace Type Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team. Compensation Range: $93,000 - $208,000 Annual Salary The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education.  Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan.  In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details. Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.

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