Executive Director, Fixed Income Sales & Strategy

Fifth Third Bank; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is seeking an Executive Director of Fixed Income Municipal Bond Sales to lead high-value institutional relationships and guide complex transactions from a strategic perspective. The role sets regional and national sales directions, partnering with senior leadership on growth initiatives and ensuring regulatory compliance across the desk.

The position oversees relationship management, market analysis, and advisory services, mentoring senior sales professionals while representing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in institutional sales, fixed income, or capital markets.
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 63 licenses required; Series 24 strongly preferred for supervisory responsibilities.
• Proven track record of leading complex transactions and managing senior-level client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain long-term relationships with top-tier institutional clients, serving as a primary advisor on fixed income strategies.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand market share and achieve revenue goals.
• Deliver tailored market updates, trade ideas, and strategic recommendations to senior-level decision-makers.
• Lead regional and national sales campaigns to drive profitability and client engagement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to set annual objectives and monitor progress toward performance targets.
• Represent Fifth Third at industry conferences, trade shows, and client forums to enhance brand visibility.
• Oversee the structuring and execution of complex fixed income transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain CRM systems for client data integrity and sales reporting.
• Develop strong working relationships with back‑office teams to ensure seamless operational support.

Skills

Executive leadership

Fixed income expertise

Business development

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field

MBA or CFA preferred

Tools

Bloomberg

CRM systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Fifth Third Bank is seeking an Executive Director of Fixed Income Municipal Bond Sales to lead high-value institutional relationships and guide complex transactions from a strategic perspective. The role sets regional and national sales directions, partnering with senior leadership on growth initiatives and ensuring regulatory compliance across the desk.

The position oversees relationship management, market analysis, and advisory services, mentoring senior sales professionals while representing