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Credit Officer II - SBA

Fifth Third Bank, N.A.

Columbus, OHFull-timeSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Location
Columbus, OH
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

The Credit Officer II reviews and decides small-business loan applications, focusing on high-dollar and complex loans in a centralized environment. The role performs financial analysis, evaluates loan structures and risks, and communicates decisions to loan originators. It also supports peers through mentoring and portfolio monitoring, and recommends process improvements. A college degree in accounting, finance, or economics and SBA experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Financial Statement SpreadingLoan UnderwritingCredit AnalysisGlobal Cash Flow AnalysisBalance Sheet AnalysisLoan StructuringPortfolio MonitoringRisk ManagementCommercial LendingCredit StandardsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelAttention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganization

Qualifications

College Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics2+ Years Loan Analysis ExperienceSBA Experience

Full job description

Columbus, OH

Full time

R73560

Make banking a Fifth Third better® We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank.

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Review and decision small business loan applications, in a centralized environment, for high dollar and complex loans. Assist peers and those less experienced through the loan decision process, offering expertise on financial analysis and loan structuring.

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:

  • Responsible for spreading financial statements based on information provided in the loan package.

  • Provide loan decisions and/or credit recommendations based on a review of all underwriting criteria, including loan structure, collateral, interest rate, and fees.

  • Perform global cash flow and balance sheet analysis for small-business loans of up to $2 million.

  • Analyze global cash flow and balance sheets for SBA loans of up to $5 million

  • Independently prepare a written evaluation of a borrower's financial condition and future outlook, identifying risks and mitigation.

  • Independently collaborate with the sales team in developing loan structures that meet the needs of the customer and adhere to the organizations risk appetite.

  • Assist and mentor fellow team members in portfolio monitoring.

  • Identify opportunities and recommend solutions for process improvements and software development.

  • Mentor credit analysts to help them develop risk management skills and knowledge.

  • Effectively communicate loan decision to loan originator.

  • Identify and review all necessary due diligence items.

  • Effectively communicate loan decision to loan originator.

  • Negotiate terms & conditions of loan with originator.

  • Miscellaneous job duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • College degree in accounting, finance or economics is preferred.

  • Two+ years in underwriting, portfolio monitoring, or similar business loan analysis.

  • SBA experience preferred

  • Basic knowledge of commercial lending and credit standards, policies, procedures, and products.

  • Must be proficient in basic software applications such as Microsoft Access, Word and Excel.

  • Familiarity with the Bank's internal applications is helpful.

  • Must be attentive to detail and possess excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Credit Officer II - SBA

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 -- Columbus, Ohio 43215

Attention 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.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Introduce yourself to our team to stay connected on future opportunities. We look forward to finding the right place for you. Are you ready to take the next step?

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

How this job compares

Set against the 727 open Credit Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$86–131K/yr407 salary ranges
  • US median$30–40/hr55 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 51 open Credit Analyst jobs in Ohio and 727 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Credit Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (488 postings).
Education
248 of the 727 open Credit Analyst jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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