Executive Director, Innovation Banking & Tech Growth

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

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is seeking an Executive Director, Innovation Banking in San Francisco to lead strategic advisory and complex financial transactions for VC-backed tech clients. You will oversee origination, deal execution, risk management and portfolio oversight, while expanding an insider network with senior executives.

The role requires 8+ years in corporate banking or related fields, MBA preferred, and licenses (SIE, Series 79/63; Series 24 preferred).

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; MBA or graduate degree preferred.
• 8–10+ years of experience in Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Technology Finance, Capital Markets or Venture Capital.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience at the Director level.
• Advanced relationship management with technology startups and/or VC firms.
• Forward-thinking strategic client advisory, business development, corporate finance, and risk management acumen.
• Proven track record of leading a sales team to originate, structure, negotiate and execute complex financial transactions.
• Leadership experience and involvement in key decision making at a financial services firm.
• Excellent presentation skills with senior executives (oral and written).
• Licensing: SIE, Series 79 and 63; Series 24 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of VC backed technology and emerging growth clients, focusing on origination, deal execution and risk oversight.
• Attends industry forums and meetings to expand pipeline and deepen market knowledge.
• Supports sales to Capital Markets, Investment Banking, and FX by assessing product fit for clients.
• Underwrites and approves credit requests with Portfolio Manager and Credit Administration.
• Ensures reporting, documentation and risk review for ongoing portfolio risk assessment.
• Builds relationships with Innovation Banking leadership and other stakeholders.
• Manages portfolio priorities while handling multiple high-priority engagements.
• Demonstrates strong credit and corporate finance knowledge applied to strategy.
• Represents leadership in internal and external presentations to support team efforts.
• Engages independently with stakeholders during strategic client engagements.

Skills

Advisory & Relationship Management

Origination & Sales Coverage

Team Leadership & Development

Market Insight & Thought Leadership

Risk Management

Strategic Advisory

Education

Undergraduate degree

MBA or graduate degree

Tools

Securities licenses (SIE, Series 79, 63)

Series 24 license (preferred)

Job description

Fifth Third Bank is seeking an Executive Director, Innovation Banking in San Francisco to lead strategic advisory and complex financial transactions for VC-backed tech clients. You will oversee origination, deal execution, risk management and portfolio oversight, while expanding an insider network with senior executives.

The role requires 8+ years in corporate banking or related fields, MBA preferred, and licenses (SIE, Series 79/63; Series 24 preferred).