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GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Lending Optimization Product Manager will partner with Executive and Senior Management to identify, prioritize, develop and execute a multiyear strategic product management/road map across Commercial Lending platforms. This role will lead a product management team within Credit Solutions and serve as the platform owner for critical credit applications supporting the commercial lending process.
The Lending Optimization Product Manager will be responsible for:
1) coordination across senior leadership for identification, prioritization, and realization of multiyear objectives
2) identification of appropriate parties required and primary liaison between business, design, technology, and data partners to decompose objectives into executable epics/features (with acceptance criteria and effort estimates) for Agile development
3) clarify business objectives, define delivery structure, and direct cross-functional teams
4) pushing boundaries to introduce new and innovative solutions including identifying, building, and advocating for strategic investment opportunities that advance the credit process and broader business objectives.
This role partners closely with platform users (e.g., underwriters, portfolio managers, risk partners) and IT to identify usability gaps, workflow inefficiencies, and enhancement opportunities, translating those insights into actionable product initiatives and business cases.
The role is 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:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May be responsible for providing employees timely, candid and constructive performance feedback; developing employees to their fullest potential and provide challenging opportunities that enhance employee career growth; developing the appropriate talent pool to ensure adequate bench strength and succession planning; recognizing and rewarding employees for accomplishments.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 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.
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Commercial Lending Platform ManagerTotal Base Pay Range 121,900.00 - 262,100.00 USD AnnualAt 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 -- Charlotte, North Carolina 28202Attention 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.
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Based on 2,541 disclosed Finance salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $117K/year, with most offers between $88K and $158K (10th–90th percentile: $70K–$199K).
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