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Fifth Third Bank · 3 days ago

Small Business Lending Consultant

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$48K/yr - $96K/yr

5+ years exp

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Small Business Lending Consultant who will act as a customer-facing expert in consumer banking. This role involves guiding small business clients through the lending process, ensuring they receive appropriate lending solutions while maintaining compliance with the bank's credit policies.

BankingCommercial LendingFinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesLendingMedia and EntertainmentMortgage

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for small business clients throughout the loan process

Guide clients through loan options, application requirements, and closing procedures

Analyze small business loan applications, including cash flow, collateral, and creditworthiness

Provide technical guidance on loan structuring and placement to ensure optimal fit for client needs

Craft clear, concise deal write-ups to streamline the loan approval process

Maintain deep knowledge of Fifth Third’s credit policies and lending products

Own the progression of loans from pipeline sourcing to closing, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution

Coach branch teams on managing and advancing loan pipelines effectively

Monitor pipeline health and identify bottlenecks or opportunities for acceleration

Share best practices for loan origination, documentation, and follow-up

Partner with Retail Financial Centers to support complex small business lending scenarios

Deliver targeted coaching on lending acumen, product knowledge, and sales behaviors

Collaborate with Business Banking and Credit teams to ensure seamless handoffs and customer experience

Identify trends in small business lending and provide feedback to leadership on market opportunities

Contribute to regional planning discussions with data-driven insights on lending performance

Support the development of lending-related training materials and job family content

Performing other duties as assigned, adapting to new tasks or shifts in priorities as necessary to support your team’s and the company’s mission

Qualification

Credit AnalysisLoan StructuringFinancial DocumentationSales CoachingBachelor's Degree

Required

Minimum of 5 years of banking experience

Practical experience in small business lending

Ability to assess financial health and creditworthiness using financial statements and other documentation

Experience designing loan packages that meet both client needs and institutional risk standards

Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting tax returns, balance sheets, income statements, and other financial records

Proven ability to coach and influence teams in a sales environment to drive performance and adoption of best practices

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Differentiated compensation offerings

Company

Fifth Third Bank

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Fifth Third Bancorp is a financial services company that specializes in small business, retail banking, and investments. It is a sub-organization of Fifth Third Bank.

Founded in 1858

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees