Small Business Advocate

🔥 15 hours ago

🏄 California, Michigan, +1 more states – Remote

🏄 California – Remote 🚗 Michigan – Remote 🤠 Texas – Remote

💵 $71.1k - $145.9k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Fifth Third Bank

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1858

🛡️ Insurance

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Insurance • Consulting • Logistics

Fifth Third Bank is a diversified financial services company offering a wide range of banking and financial products and services. It provides personal banking solutions such as checking and savings accounts, credit and debit cards, and identity theft protection. Borrowers can access various loans and mortgage options, while investors benefit from investment products like ETFs, mutual funds, and stocks. The bank also provides a robust set of services for businesses and commercial clients, including cash management, treasury management, and specialized lending solutions. Additionally, Fifth Third offers wealth management services with private banking, trust, and estate services. Customers can benefit from Fifth Third's online and mobile banking platforms, enabling them to bank anywhere at any time. Fifth Third Bank is focused on delivering seamless banking experiences with a strong emphasis on customer convenience and security.

📋 Description

• Build trust-based relationships with small business owners in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods • Understand and elevate the needs of local business owners • Collaborate with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to broaden access to capital and technical assistance • Contribute to CRA-eligible community development activities • Partner with regional and local leadership to identify outreach opportunities and expand support through Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs) • Provide insights to strengthen program design and enhance support for small businesses • Coordinate place-based initiatives across the Bank’s footprint • Support leadership in identifying, documenting, and communicating activities aligned with CRA goals • Connect small businesses with financial solutions, educational tools, and networking opportunities • Promote programs that enhance access to capital, mentorship, and operational guidance • Facilitate workshops, seminars, and events for small business owners • Advocate for fair and consistent access to financial products and services • Participate in activities that may qualify for CRA service hours • Track engagement, program participation, and impact across key initiatives • Identify gaps and trends to inform strategic improvements • Support documentation and reporting of CRA-related activities in accordance with regulatory standards • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Community Development, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience • Minimum of 3 years in small business development, community outreach, advocacy, or similar fields • Strong understanding of challenges and opportunities specific to small businesses operating in low‑ to moderate‑income areas • Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving capabilities • Ability to work effectively across teams and adapt to dynamic business environments • Direct experience supporting small businesses in low‑ to moderate‑income communities • Working knowledge of financial products and services used by small businesses • Familiarity with CRA community development concepts and industry best practices • Multilingual abilities support broader engagement and inclusion

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, emotional and social well-being • Incentive compensation plan eligibility based on company, line of business and/or individual performance