Financial Audit Leadership Participant

Fifth Third Bank; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, OH seeks an early-career Financial Audit Leadership Participant to rotate through Consumer Banking, Commercial Banking, Investment Advisors, IT, and Finance & Accounting over a 24-month period, gaining broad audit exposure and hands-on experience.

You will work under the Audit Senior Leader, support test strategies, document evidence, develop findings, and participate in leadership trainings. Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 graduates eligible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum GPA 3.0.
• Accounting, Economics or Finance degrees preferred with internship/co-op experience.
• Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 graduate.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook and general ledger, reconciliation and reporting systems.
• Ability to learn additional software as required by ALP Assignment.
• Professional customer service skills; able to manage time and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in execution of audit fieldwork to support department metrics.
• Validate test strategies and assess internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Accumulate evidence to support audit conclusions with quality documentation.
• Assist in developing findings and recommendations for audit reports.
• Support risk monitoring and follow-up processes; attend trainings.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Economics/Finance preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

General ledger systems

Reporting systems

Job description

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

Assumes a basic role in the Audit Division. Rotates audits over a 24-month period to gain exposure to multiple disciplines including Consumer Banking, Commercial Banking, Investment Advisors, Information Technology, and Finance & Accounting. Assumes job responsibilities of ALP assignment as assigned by the Audit Senior Leader. Operates as a team member on larger initiatives but also works independently on smaller projects.

Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank’s risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Audit Senior Leader will determine specific duties and responsibilities. Example responsibilities may include the following:

• Participate in execution of audit fieldwork in compliance with audit division methodology and within defined time frames to support department metrics work with the audit senior to document and evaluate processes for determining the adequacy of internal controls.

• Validate and execute test strategies to determine the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with regulations; incorporating appropriate tools, techniques and technology.

• Accumulate evidence to Support the audit conclusions through quality documentation and audit work papers.

• Assist with the Development of findings and recommendations for inclusion in the audit Report.

• Assist and Support the audit team in the identification and continuous Monitoring of risks and other potential exposures to the Bancorp.

• Attend all leadership Program trainings/events offered bank wide or within the audit division

• Participate in audit and Regulatory Issue follow-up processes. Complete quality control Reviews and perform additional audit assignments as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 required.

• Accounting, Economics or Finance degrees preferred. Solid candidates should have relevant internship and/or co-op experience.

• Must be a fall 2026 or spring 2027 graduate

• Computer/Technical: Demonstrates entry-level use and basic familiarity with software applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, internal general ledger, reconciliation and reporting systems.

• Shows aptitude to learn additional software applications as required by ALP Assignment.

• Other Skills: Possesses professional customer service skills. Able to respond to standard requests from internal and external customers. Able to solve routine problems by following defined procedures. Capable of managing own time to meet set deadlines. Capable of completing work with direction, guidance and instructions from others. Demonstrates abilities to perform and communicate.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment based immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

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Financial Audit Leadership Participant

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

LOCATION – Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.