Emerging Middle Market Commercial Relationship Manager

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The Commercial Relationship Manager-Emerging Middle Market (EMM) is responsible for profitable business development and relationship management of commercial banking clients within an assigned geographic market. This role develops and manages client relationships, identifies opportunities to deepen existing relationships, and delivers a broad range of banking solutions that help clients achieve their business objectives. The Commercial Relationship Manager-EMM is responsible for profitable business development and relationship management of the Bank’s Emerging Middle Market clients, defined as companies with annual revenues of at least $10MM and up to $50MM, within an assigned geographic market.

• ABOUT THE ROLE:The Commercial Relationship Manager-Emerging Middle Market (EMM) is responsible for profitable business development and relationship management of commercial banking clients within an assigned geographic market. This role develops and manages client relationships, identifies opportunities to deepen existing relationships, and delivers a broad range of banking solutions that help clients achieve their business objectives. The Commercial Relationship Manager-EMM is responsible for profitable business development and relationship management of the Bank’s Emerging Middle Market clients, defined as companies with annual revenues of at least $10MM and up to $50MM, within an assigned geographic market.Operating within the One Bank model, the Commercial Relationship Manager-EMM serves as a trusted advisor to business owners and company decision-makers while partnering with Credit, Portfolio Management, Treasury Management, Wealth, and other internal specialists to deliver comprehensive financial solutions. The role balances relationship growth, credit quality, and client satisfaction while contributing to the overall success of the Commercial Banking franchise.

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)Minimum of 2 years of professional experience. Minimum of 1 year of sales, business development, relationship management, or client-facing experience. Experience developing and managing business relationships.Working knowledge of financial statements, business lending, commercial banking

• Key note on Minimum vs. Preferred Requirements:
  This section reflects only the base requirements necessary to qualify for the role. Preferred skills and differentiating capabilities are captured in the Skills for Success section.

• REQUIRED SKILLS: Qualified candidates will possess an intermediate degree of proficiency (typically developed through 2+ years of professional experience) in:

• Relationship Management: Building, managing, and growing client relationships.
• Business Development & Sales: Identifying opportunities and driving portfolio growth
• Financial Analysis: Understanding financial statements and key business performance metrics
• Commercial Banking Knowledge: Knowledge of commercial banking products, services, and solutions
• Communication & Collaboration: Effectively partnering with clients and internal stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes
• SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:Qualified candidates will demonstrate proficiency across a suite of skills including, but not limited to:
• Client Relationship Building: Establishing trust and creating long-term client partnerships
• Sales & Business Development: Generating new opportunities and expanding existing relationships
• Business Acumen: Understanding client industries, market conditions, and business challenges
• Problem Solving: Identifying client needs and delivering practical financial solutions
• Collaboration & Influence: Working effectively across the One Bank ecosystem to deliver positive client outcomes
• DOING THE RIGHT THING: Our employees take pride in doing the right thing for customers and colleagues as well as being accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and following policies and procedures that protect all our valuable assets — including you.

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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. 

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