Fintech Growth Banking Principal — Venture Debt

Fifth Third; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in New York seeks a Principal, Fintech Innovation Banking to drive growth across three pillars: Corporate Banking for fintechs, Embedded Banking & Fintech Infrastructure, and Asset-Backed Finance & Structured Capital Solutions.

You will build financial models, prepare client-ready materials, and coordinate with product partners to tailor financing solutions for complex fintech clients. Requires 5-7 years in banking, licenses SIE/Series 79/63, and relevant degrees.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in banking, corporate finance, or capital markets.
• SIE, Series 79, and Series 63 licenses required within Fifth Third guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Build and interpret complex financial models.
• Create high-impact, client-ready presentation materials.
• Apply understanding of venture capital structures and market trends to client needs.
• Support and originate venture debt, growth capital, treasury, and capital markets opportunities.
• Coordinate with product partners to develop integrated financing solutions.
• Build relationships with peers, product partners, and senior bankers.
• Provide oversight to Capital Markets and Treasury on product suitability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative modeling

Effective communication

Multi-priority management

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

FactSet

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

FactSet

Job description

Fifth Third Bank in New York seeks a Principal, Fintech Innovation Banking to drive growth across three pillars: Corporate Banking for fintechs, Embedded Banking & Fintech Infrastructure, and Asset-Backed Finance & Structured Capital Solutions.

You will build financial models, prepare client-ready materials, and coordinate with product partners to tailor financing solutions for complex fintech clients. Requires 5-7 years in banking, licenses SIE/Series 79/63, and relevant degrees.