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Asset Backed Finance Senior Credit Officer

Fifth Third Bank · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

As a second line of defense credit officer, how do you give credible challenge to a relationship team without becoming a roadblock?

What they are checking: Whether they understand independent oversight and can push back firmly while still helping deals get done right.

Tell me about a credit you declined or approved only with major changes. What did you see that others missed?

What they are checking: Whether they exercise independent judgment and can point to a real example of it changing an outcome.

Tell me about a time you had to tell a senior banker no. How did the relationship hold up?

What they are checking: Whether they can deliver unwelcome decisions with respect and keep a working partnership with the front line.

What would you do

A line of business brings you a deal that's priced below what the risk warrants because they want the relationship. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they hold firm on risk-adjusted pricing while understanding the business's reasons for wanting the deal.

You're reviewing system reports and notice a portfolio segment where delinquencies are climbing. What steps do you take?

What they are checking: Whether they turn monitoring data into action, escalation and a plan rather than just noting the trend.

What do you contribute in a line of business pipeline meeting, and how do you shape deals early?

What they are checking: Whether they get involved upstream so structure problems are fixed before a deal reaches formal approval.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd underwrite an asset-backed facility secured by a pool of receivables.

What they are checking: Whether they know borrowing base, eligibility criteria, advance rates and concentration limits, which are the heart of asset-backed lending.

What performance triggers and covenants do you like to see in an asset-backed structure, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they can design early warning protections that let the bank act before collateral losses grow.

How do you analyze the collateral pool for an asset-backed deal, like delinquency, loss curves and dilution?

What they are checking: Whether they can read pool data closely enough to spot deterioration before it shows up in a default.

How do you think about servicer risk and what happens if the borrower's servicing operation fails?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that in asset-backed finance, the cash flow depends on someone collecting it properly.

Where do you see the biggest credit risks in asset-backed lending over the next year or two?

What they are checking: Whether they follow the market and can connect economic conditions to specific risks in this asset class.

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The full job description

As published by Fifth Third Bank.

Make banking a Fifth Third better® We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank. GENERAL FUNCTION: Directs Credit Risk Management (2nd Line of Defense) responsibility for one or more of the Bancorp Segmented Lines of Business (Middle Market Lending, Commercial Real Estate, Large Corporate Banking, etc.). Pursuant to the Bancorp Risk Framework, executes credit risk management strategies and policies, exercising independent judgement and providing constructive and credible challenge to credit risk recommendations, approves credits, providing feedback on proper structuring and pricing. Monitors ongoing credit administration and attends Line of Business pipeline meetings to ensure credit standards are followed across assigned business segment. Participates in customer calls as needed. Monitors credit quality through reviewing system-generated reports. Provides guidance on ways to improve strategic execution, effectiveness, efficiency and profitability in all aspects of the Commercial divisions of the assigned business area. Responsible and accountable for credit risk management 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 & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Accountable for issues relating to policy, underwriting, risk appetite, etc. for assigned areas of responsibility. • Attend and provide effective, credible challenge to the Line of Business (LOB) in various meetings including prospect, customer strategy discussions, administrative loan meetings and portfolio reviews. • Approve credit requests within individual lending authority and recommends larger credit requests to higher authority levels. • Make customer calls with relationship managers and product partners when appropriate. • Review credit packages for those loans approved within the LOB’s lending limits. Provide feedback to the LOB when necessary, to ensure consistent application of Bancorp underwriting and risk appetite standards. • Review periodic Bancorp credit quality reports to assess assigned business areas’ adherence to Bancorp commercial goals and objectives. Provide guidance where necessary to ensure compliance with standards. • Monitor portfolio health based on current asset quality profile and forward-looking considerations, including but not limited to: macroeconomic factors, industry or geographic trends, and other risks that may impact asset quality. • Perform various other oversight activities including individual loan relationships and portfolio reviews. • Determine reporting needs regarding covered LOB and recommends solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy of various tasks/reports. • Escalate material credit risk issues to Credit Risk Executive. • Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May supervise others. 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 & ABILITIES REQUIRED: • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting. Master's Degree preferred. • 7-10 years of progressive commercial lending experience and five years of direct experience with credit risk management. • Three – five years’ experience leading teams. • Knowledge of the banking industry, relevant banking regulation, commercial banking, capital markets, and treasury management products and the associated risks. • Proficient in basic spreadsheet applications such as Excel, Word, etc. • Demonstrated ability to learn and understand various computer systems. • Excellent communications, organizational, and follow up skills. • Excellent people/relationship building skills. WORKING CONDITIONS: • Normal office environment with little exposure to dust, noise, temperature and the like. • Extended time at desk, viewing computer screens. Asset Backed Finance Senior Credit Officer Total Base Pay Range 155,100.00 - 333,500.00 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 -- New York, New York 10020 Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes – no matter how they are submitted – will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee. 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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