Investment Banking Associate II - Environmental Services

Fifth Third Bank; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 82,100 - 172,500; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Dallas, Texas seeks an Investment Banking Associate II focused on Environmental Services. You will build and analyze complex financial models, create presentation materials, and support senior bankers across deal teams in a fast-paced environment.

With 5–7 years of relevant investment banking experience (ideally in Environmental Services), you will lead portions of meetings, mentor junior staff, and ensure rigorous risk and compliance standards throughout the transaction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 5-7 years of investment banking M&A experience; Environmental Services preferred.
• SIE, Series 79, and Series 63 licenses.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven project leadership across multiple transactions with tight deadlines.
• Strong client-facing communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Build and understand complex financial models.
• Perform complex financial analysis with minimal oversight.
• Create high-impact presentation materials using PowerPoint, Excel, Word and other relevant software programs.
• Complete research and maintain information databases as required.
• Work well as part of a team in a high stress environment.
• Develop working relationships with peers and senior bankers.
• Manage priorities across multiple high-priority opportunities.
• Present to Managing Directors and be capable of internal/external presentations.
• Interact with important constituencies to execute and close loan transactions.
• Ensure adherence to risk, compliance, confidentiality, and information barrier requirements.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Client communication

Team leadership

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Mentoring junior talent

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

MBA or CFA preferred

Tools

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Job description

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About The Role

The Investment Banking Associate II performs a wide range of complex analytical and high-level support functions. With limited supervision, applies analytical skills to provide consistent data and reporting support for Corporate & Investment Banking teams and deal teams. Produce high quality analysis and presentation materials.

A Senior Associate will begin to play a leadership role in the evolution and development of the groups pitch materials and modeling and analytical work as well as running the transaction execution process including the creation of financial models and other materials. A Senior Associate may also provide management and oversight of Analyst pool to ensure the production of a high quality work product.

Please see below for specific responsibilities and requirements for this role.

Your Responsibilities

• Build and understand complex financial models.
• Perform complex financial analysis with minimal oversight.
• Create high-impact presentation materials using PowerPoint, Excel, Word and other relevant software programs.
• Complete research and maintain information databases as required.
• Work well as part of a team in a high stress environment.
• Develop good working relationships with peers and senior bankers in Corporate & Investment Bank and the rest of the organization.
• Manage priorities while working on a number of high priority opportunities simultaneously.
• Complete basic credit and corporate finance overview and analysis independently.
• Serve as support to the Managing Directors and be capable of making internal and external presentations to support the efforts of the Managing Directors on the team.
• Interact with all important constituencies in the course of executing and closing loan transactions.
• Ensure adherence to risk, compliance, confidentiality, and information barrier requirements across all workstreams.
• 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 in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree/certification (e.g., CFA) preferred but not required.
• 5-7 years of total relevant investment banking M&A experience, including prior Associate-level responsibilities; internal promotion candidates typically have 5-7 total years' experience. Ideally this experience includes Environmental Services.
• Proven project leadership across multiple concurrent transactions with tight deadlines; ability to manage across senior bankers and external advisors.
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and Series 63 licenses (or ability to maintain/obtain within company policy).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Required Skills

• Expertise in reviewing complex financial models and valuation work product; ability to translate analytical and credit findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong client-facing communication skills; capable of leading portions of meetings, managing expectations, and delivering concise updates.
• Deep familiarity with legal documentation, diligence scopes, and transaction processes; adept at navigating issues and driving resolution.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality; sets standards for accuracy, consistency, and presentation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor junior talent and to foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture.
• Fluency with financial databases and platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Capital IQ).

Skills For Success

• Execution Leadership: Anticipate roadblocks, manage critical paths, and ensure on-time, on-quality delivery across complex engagements.
• Client Impact: Elevate client dialogue with insights on valuation, credit, process strategy, and market dynamics.
• Commercial Acumen: Support origination with idea generation and by identifying cross-sell opportunities across the platform.
• Team Building: Develop junior talent through structured feedback, training moments, and role-modeling of best practices.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate operational, reputational, and compliance risks.

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 Banking Associate II - Environmental Services

Total Base Pay Range 82,100.00 - 172,500.00 USD Annual

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 -- Dallas, Texas 75201

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