CRE Banking Associate: Financial Modeling & Analysis

Fifth Third; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Costa Mesa, CA seeks an Associate for the Commercial Real Estate team. You will build complex financial models, perform analyses, and develop financing solutions with product partners.

The role supports Analysts and participates in closings, requiring strong presentation skills and CRE knowledge. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in CRE, undergraduate degree, and proficiency in Argus and financial modeling.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required, graduate degree preferred.
• 2+ years experience in Commercial Real Estate or related field.
• Strong credit underwriting and CRE banking skills required.
• Strong analytic skills and good working knowledge of financial modeling.
• Working knowledge of Argus and cashflow modeling.
• Excellent presentation skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Build and understand complex financial models.
• Perform complex financial analysis with minimal oversight.
• Create high-impact presentation materials using PowerPoint, Excel, Word and other relevant software programs.
• Understanding of capital structures and capital market trends and the ability to apply to client needs.
• Complete credit and financial statement analysis independently.
• Coordinate with product partners to develop integrated financing solutions and pitch materials for our clients.
• Work well as part of a team in a high stress environment.
• Participate in the closing process as a liaison to our clients, counsel and internal partners.
• Facilitate communication regarding approvals, 3rd party reports, insurance, budget, hedging products, title and escrow, operating and reserve accounts.
• Develop good working relationships with peers, product partners and senior bankers throughout the organization.
• Effective communication with internal partners regarding approvals, changes, process, and timing.
• Manage priorities while working on a number of high-priority opportunities simultaneously.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Credit underwriting

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree

Tools

Argus

Cashflow modeling

Job description

Fifth Third Bank in Costa Mesa, CA seeks an Associate for the Commercial Real Estate team. You will build complex financial models, perform analyses, and develop financing solutions with product partners.

The role supports Analysts and participates in closings, requiring strong presentation skills and CRE knowledge. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in CRE, undergraduate degree, and proficiency in Argus and financial modeling.