Commercial Banking Leadership Program 2026 (Chicago)

Fifth Third Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Chicago offers a Commercial Middle Market Leadership Program for 2026, with hands-on rotations through key departments. You will learn business practices and gain experience in sales or credit within a formal training program.

Candidates should graduate in 2026 with a Finance or Accounting degree, have internships, and strong analytical and communication skills. The program emphasizes risk awareness and hands-on credit analysis across rotations, with opportunities across

Qualifications

• Four-year undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Graduating Class of 2026.
• Relevant internships and co-op program experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete underwriting process with revision/oversight in rotations.
• Assess credit risk via financial statements, cash flow, and industry analysis.
• Update financial covenants as needed.
• Run PD model with oversight.
• Support daily underwriting duties with Portfolio Managers.
• Create client presentation materials using PowerPoint, Excel, Word.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

GPA 3.0 or higher

Graduating Class of 2026

Internships and co-op experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Fifth Third Bank in Chicago offers a Commercial Middle Market Leadership Program for 2026, with hands-on rotations through key departments. You will learn business practices and gain experience in sales or credit within a formal training program.

Candidates should graduate in 2026 with a Finance or Accounting degree, have internships, and strong analytical and communication skills. The program emphasizes risk awareness and hands-on credit analysis across rotations, with opportunities across