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Asset Based Lending Portfolio Manager II

Fifth Third Bank · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Jul 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about an ABL account you managed that ran into trouble. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they have worked through stress and know the tools, from tighter reporting to cash dominion.

Tell me about a time you made a credit recommendation that turned out to be wrong.

What they are checking: Whether they own misjudgments honestly and can say what they changed afterward.

What would you do

A borrower's inventory turns have slowed for three months straight. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they connect slowing turns to obsolescence or liquidation risk and act before availability is overstated.

A relationship manager wants to raise the advance rate on inventory to win a renewal. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they base advance rates on appraised recovery values rather than competitive pressure.

How would you structure a new ABL facility for a distributor with seasonal working capital swings?

What they are checking: Whether they can fit structure, like seasonal advance rates or sublimits, to how the business actually runs.

How do you stay on top of a portfolio of ABL clients while still participating in new deals?

What they are checking: Whether they protect monitoring discipline when deal work competes for their time.

About the work

Walk me through what you check first on a monthly borrowing base certificate.

What they are checking: Whether they have a disciplined routine for ineligibles, aging, and reconciliation to the general ledger.

What does a field exam tell you that the borrower's own reporting doesn't?

What they are checking: Whether they understand field exams as independent verification of collateral quality and controls.

How would you set reserves for a borrower with a large customer concentration in receivables?

What they are checking: Whether they know concentration limits and reserves as tools to manage single-name risk.

How do you decide whether a borrower should be on springing or full cash dominion?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how cash control protects the lender as availability tightens.

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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: The ABL Portfolio Management Principal 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 a portfolio of ABL customers. The ABL Portfolio Management Principal is a primary member of the ABL coverage team, managing all aspects of the ABL transaction. Principals are expected to be intimately involved in in the deal process, making recommendations on appropriate credit structures, pricing, etc. Principals are directly accountable for managing a 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 a 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. Work with manager on complex/most 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 departments’ 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 and Associates. • Performs additional job related duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: • Bachelor's degree in Business (e.g. Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting). • 6 years credit analysis and/or loan review experience in Commercial Banking. • Minimum 3 years of experience in an Asset Based Lending environment, in underwriting or field examination, or as a loan officer; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Advanced analytical skills, critical thinking and verbal and written communication skills. • Professional presence (client-facing). • Experience managing an advanced commercial client portfolio with some degree of complexity. • Ability to partner with all deal stakeholders including clients, relationship manager and credit teams. • Expertise in financial and risk analysis, including financial modeling. • Demonstrated expertise in using effective problem solving. • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate knowledge of Word and Excel spreadsheet software. Proficient with technology and ability to learn new applications. WORKING CONDITIONS: • Normal office environment with little exposure to dust, noise, temperature and the like. • Extended viewing of a CRT screen. • Some travel required. 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. Asset Based Lending Portfolio Manager II Total Base Pay Range 82,100.00 - 172,500.00 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 -- Chicago, Illinois 60606 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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