Director, Innovation Banking & Tech Growth

Fifth Third; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive compensation plan

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in San Francisco, CA seeks an Executive Director, Innovation Banking to lead a tech-focused portfolio, originate transactions, and guide complex financings.

You will collaborate with Capital Markets, Investment Banking, and FX teams, mentor junior professionals, and present strategic opportunities to senior leadership while managing risk.

Role requires strong leadership, deep credit and corporate finance knowledge, and ability to drive growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Technology Finance, Capital Markets or Venture Capital.
• 3+ years at Director level with leadership responsibilities.
• Advanced relationship management with technology startups and/or VC firms.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of VC-backed technology clients focusing on origination, deal execution and risk oversight.
• Expand sales pipeline by attending industry forums, conferences and meetings.
• Support Capital Markets, Investment Banking and FX with client-focused solutions.
• Underwrite credit requests with Portfolio Manager and Credit Administration.
• Present strategic opportunities to senior leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Advisory & Relationship Management

Origination & Sales Coverage

Team Leadership

Market Insight

Education

MBA or graduate degree

Job description

Fifth Third Bank in San Francisco, CA seeks an Executive Director, Innovation Banking to lead a tech-focused portfolio, originate transactions, and guide complex financings.

You will collaborate with Capital Markets, Investment Banking, and FX teams, mentor junior professionals, and present strategic opportunities to senior leadership while managing risk.

Role requires strong leadership, deep credit and corporate finance knowledge, and ability to drive growth in a fast-paced environment.