Indirect Lending Underwriter III

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GENERAL FUNCTION: Cross-functional responsibilities for analyzing Consumer Credit applications and information across Direct Lending, Indirect Lending and Bankcard Credit. Direct responsibility to underwrite secured IndirectLendingproducts(installmentloans and leases) across multiple states, Affiliates or geographic regions. Providessuperiorqualityservice to internal and external customers (Dealership FI Finance & Insurance Managers, Retail Banking Center Managersandvendors).Provides guidance toloan processors and less experienced underwriters. Proactively participates inimprovingprocessesand achieving business objectives. Accepts additional projects as assigned.

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 thatactions 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 & Responsibilities

• Analyze consumer credit reports for Consumer Lending applications to evaluate risk and make appropriate credit decision for Direct, Indirect and Bankcard divisions across multiple states, Affiliates or geographic regions.
• Reviews documents to support credit decision (verification of income, tax returns, personal financial statement, trusts and additional supporting documentation, etc.)
• rders and reviews documents to underwrite within stated Consumer Lending Guidelines and applicable regulations (flood determination, property appraisals, property reports/title searches, Dealer contracts and documents, etc.)
• Verifies completeness and accuracy of credit applications.
• Formulates and communicates credit decision (approve, decline or counteroffer) in compliance with established underwriting guidelines, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Provides guidance and feedback to internal or external customers (Retail Banking Centers, Dealer F & I, Call Center) to maximize production and manage risk.
• Develops business relationships and build rapports with customers to achieve mutual goals across multiple states, Affiliates or geographic regions to achieve mutual goals.
• Manages application pipeline to meet business objectives.
• Reviews complex credit, declined and pipeline applications to maximize production and meet stated service quality levels.
• Assists/coaches less experienced underwriters with structuring loans to maximize production and manage risk.
• Conducts monthly audits of credit decisions and/or loan files for document accuracy and credit quality.
• Provides superior quality service to internal and external customers at all times and demonstrate professional demeanor.
• Consumer Lending credit authority is commensurate with consumer lending authority guidelines and business need.
• Reviews credit applications and recommends decisions on applications their assigned authority to their manager.
  
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• College degree in Business or Finance or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 4 years Consumer Lending or Financial Services industry experience.
• Minimum 1 year of Consumer Lending Underwriting experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in fast paced environment.
• Ability to interact with Vice President level managers; build consensus; and motivate others.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong Computer skills.
• Strong working knowledge of ACAPS.
  
  
  

Indirect Lending Underwriter III

Total Base Pay Range 53,400.00 - 109,500.00 USD Annual

At 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 -- Virtual, Colorado 00000

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