Innovation Banking ED — Lead Growth & Relationships

Fifth Third; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank seeks an Innovation Banking Executive Director in New York to lead client relationships, originate complex financial transactions, and drive revenue growth across a portfolio of strategic clients.

The role requires strong corporate finance and credit skills, with a proven ability to mentor teams and collaborate with capital markets partners. The position is based in New York with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• 8–10+ years of experience in Banking, Investment Banking, M&A or Capital Markets.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience at the Director level.
• Strong corporate finance and credit skills; proven track record in originating and closing complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Grow and retain relationships with targeted client groups through delivery of financial solutions.
• Lead and coordinate client-facing activities from application to closing.
• Underwrite credit requests and ensure risk and profitability alignment.
• Develop revenue through loans, deposits, fees, and cross-selling bank services.
• Present credit proposals and ensure complete, viable sources of repayment.

Skills

Client advisory

Relationship management

Origination

Team leadership

Market insight

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

SIE license

Series 79

Series 63

Job description

Fifth Third Bank seeks an Innovation Banking Executive Director in New York to lead client relationships, originate complex financial transactions, and drive revenue growth across a portfolio of strategic clients.

The role requires strong corporate finance and credit skills, with a proven ability to mentor teams and collaborate with capital markets partners. The position is based in New York with a competitive compensation package.