Investment Advisor

Fifth Third Bank; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati seeks an Investment Advisor to serve Private Bank clients, retain relationships, and provide ongoing book support with the Private Bank team. The role delivers Fifth Third’s investment philosophy to clients, prospects, and partners.

You’ll develop IPS for client portfolios, guide portfolio construction, and collaborate with SIAs. A strong client-service mindset and market awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration preferred.
• Seven or more years of professional experience in money management, investment research or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manages client relationships and retains assets with the Private Bank team.
• Communicates investment proposals and reviews with clients and prospects.
• Develops Investment Policy Statements and ensures IPS-aligned portfolio construction.
• Collaborates with Senior Investment Advisors and IMG support teams.
• Stays informed on market trends and evolving investment strategies.

Skills

Relationship Management

Client Communication

Portfolio Knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Job description

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About The Role

Provides exemplary client service as the client-facing investment expert for Private Bank clients. Primarily responsible for retaining existing client relationships and providing ongoing book support in partnership with the Private Bank team. Represents Fifth Third’s investment management philosophy and platform, delivering Fifth Third’s view of the economy and markets to clients, prospects, and business partners.

Your Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management: Proactively communicates and collaborates with WMAs to retain and grow existing client relationships through ongoing relationship management, learning about client investment goals, and presenting proposals for investment management.
• Client Communication: Engages in ongoing, proactive client communications for all investment-related needs.
• Investment Policy Statement Development: Sets client goals and develops an Investment Policy Statement (IPS) for each client portfolio tied to each client’s financial plan.
• Portfolio Management: Ensures that the construction and ongoing management of investment portfolios reflect the established IPS.
• Asset Retention and Growth: Retains existing assets under management and supports growth of existing client assets through ongoing relationship management.
• Support for Senior Investment Advisors: Assists Senior Investment Advisors (SIAs) with client relationships.
• Client Relationship Transitions: Provides dedicated support during client relationship transitions.
• Internal Team Collaboration: Leverages internal investment support teams to assist with initial and ongoing portfolio construction.
• Team Communication: Maintains strong and proactive communication with clients and team members.
• Investment Management Group Awareness: Maintains awareness of the Investment Management Group (IMG) toolbox, techniques, products, and current strategy.
• Market Trend Analysis: Keeps informed of market trends and analyzes the effect of these trends on client's portfolios.
• Policy Adherence: Ensures adherence to Fifth Third’s investment policies and procedures.
• Other Duties: Performing other duties as assigned, adapting to new tasks or shifts in priorities as necessary to support your team’s and the company’s mission.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; major in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration preferred.
• Seven or more years of professional experience; money management, investment research or financial services experience preferred.

Required Skills

Qualified candidates will possess an advanced degree of proficiency (typically from 7+ years of work or practical experience) in:

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and presentation skills.
• Relationship Management: Experience excelling in environments that stress both individual accountability and team-based performance.
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel PowerPoint, and CoPilot.

Skills For Success

Qualified candidates will possess an advanced degree of proficiency (typically from 7+ years of work or practical experience) across a suite of skills including, but not limited to:

• Investment Management: Clearly defined experience in structuring portfolios aligned with client goals and firm approach.
• Team Collaboration: Works effectively with internal and external partners to achieve shared goals and support client needs.
• Strategy Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the firm’s investment strategies, products, and portfolio construction methodologies.
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking: Applies strong analytical skills to evaluate investment options, solve complex client challenges, and make data-informed decisions.
• Organization: Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple client accounts and priorities efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts quickly to changing priorities, market conditions, and client needs with a flexible and proactive approach.

Doing The Right Thing

Our employees take pride in doing the right thing for customers and colleagues as well as being accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and following policies and procedures that protect all our valuable assets—including you.

Investment Advisor

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

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