Commercial Relationship Manager I

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: Responsible for profitable business development and monitor the quality of an existing portfolio of companies with annual gross sales of at least $10 million within a specific geographic area. Ability to develop One Bank partnerships to create and implement a relationship strategy for assigned clients and prospects. This position requires a strong understanding of commercial credit, commercial products and financial statement analysis, in order to offer beneficial banking solutions (e.g. loans, treasury management, capital markets) based on clients and prospects needs. This role is expected to actively participate in community activities. 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: Prospect for clients independently by utilizing referral sources, existing clients and centers of influence. Develop and implement business plan to achieve financial goals and qualitative measurements Work closely with Fifth Third internal partners to deepen existing relationships and acquire new prospective high value 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, services and the competitive landscape. Work with product partners (Treasury Management., Capital Markets, and Wealth Management 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 become a trusted advisor ensure business needs are being met. Utilize consultative sells skills, commercial playbook principles and call reporting plans to enhance client experience. Utilize the Bank's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for client activity tracking, call reports and pipeline management. Analyze and interpret financial information provided to determine the credit request that should be pursued. Partner with Credit and on credit requests and adhere to established Portfolio Management guidelines. Achieve credit standards and metrics in regard to asset quality, credit administration (matured/renewals, financial statement documents, covenant data integrity, matured notes and document exception) and RAROC. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Bachelor's or Master's in Business (e.g. Business Administration, Finance, Accounting) or equivalent work experience preferred. Minimum of 2 years Commercial Banking experience, prefer at least 1 year in a sales role. Formalized commercial credit training or equivalent credit experience required. 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. Ability to build strong "One Bank" internal partnerships to provide holistic