Senior Commercial Portfolio Manager

Fifth Third Bank

Senior Portfolio Manager managing a complex portfolio at Fifth Third Bank. Overseeing risk assessment, borrower performance, and compliance in commercial banking.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio through comprehensive financial analysis, forward-looking risk assessment, and proactive monitoring of borrower performance
Maintain an independent, current and forward-looking view of the creditworthiness of each client
Perform ongoing monitoring and periodic deal reviews; approve or recommend renewal, modification or exit decisions as appropriate
Analyze historical financials and projections to ensure accurate risk ratings
Manage the underwriting, approval and documentation process for transactions
Review and recommend credit decisions, perform final risk rating analysis, provide interpretation of credit policy to business partners
Ensure compliance with internal credit policies, regulatory guidelines and documentation standards
Manage a larger, more complex portfolio that may include higher-risk, lead bank and high touch client relationships
Create and deliver portfolio performance reports and presentations for senior management, including risk insights and recommendations
Lead or participate in special projects and strategic initiatives that enhance portfolio management practices and systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial banking, portfolio management, underwriting or a related discipline
Subject matter expert level understanding of accounting, credit analysis, portfolio management, structuring, underwriting, and legal documentation
Strong risk judgment with demonstrated ability to manage complex and higher risk portfolios
Experience providing guidance, coaching, or review of junior staff work is preferred but not required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with business and risk partners
Ability to manage multiple priorities, complex transactions, and strategic initiatives while meeting deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits programs to support individual needs
Incentive compensation plan based on performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Credit Policy InterpretationRisk Rating AnalysisLegal DocumentationDeal ReviewTransaction Approval

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationCoachingTime Management