Investment Banking Senior Associate - Tech and Telecom

Fifth Third Bank; Charlotte (NC); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati seeks an Investment Banking Senior Associate to support Tech and Telecom coverage. You will lead client coverage initiatives, develop financial analyses, and manage deal workflows end-to-end.

Qualified candidates have 4–5 years in banking/IB, strong underwriting, and presentation skills, plus SIE/Series 79/63 licenses. You will mentor juniors and drive process improvements while upholding risk/compliance standards.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of total banking/investment banking experience, including associate responsibilities.
• Strong credit underwriting and corporate banking skills.
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and presentations.
• Excellent presentation and client communication skills.
• SIE, Series 79, and Series 63 licenses required within Fifth Third guidelines.

Responsabilités

• Lead day-to-day execution of client coverage initiatives; coordinate deliverables and timelines.
• Direct and quality-control financial models and analyses; articulate key drivers and risks.
• Own diligences workflows; ensure materials are accurate and aligned to strategy.
• Partner with product teams to craft integrated financing solutions; support origination.
• Prepare and lead portions of client meetings; respond to analytical questions clearly.
• Mentor Analysts and CAP participants; provide structured feedback and staffing inputs.
• Drive continuous improvement in templates, processes, and knowledge management.
• Ensure adherence to risk, compliance, confidentiality, and information barriers.

Connaissances

Execution leadership

Client impact

Credit & valuation

Communication

Team development

Operational excellence

Licensing compliance

Formation

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree preferred

Description du poste

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Strong preference will be given to candidates based in/moving to Cincinnati, OH.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities for this role are below; you may support projects of varying complexity based on skill and organizational priorities.

• Lead the day-to-day execution of client coverage initiatives and liveopportunities;coordinate deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder communication.
• Direct and quality-control financial models and analyses; perform complex modeling and scenario analyses as needed; articulate key drivers, risks, and recommendations to senior bankers and clients.
• Own diligence workflows and content readiness: ensure models, pitch materials, client updates, and prospecting materials are accurate, current, and aligned to strategy.
• Partner with product teams (DCM/ECM and others) to craft integrated financing and advisory solutions; support origination with idea generation and sector insights.
• Prepare and lead portions of client meetings and calls; respond to detailed analytical and credit questions with clarity.
• Mentor, coach, and oversee Analysts and Associates/CAP participants; provide structured feedback and contribute to staffing and performance inputs.
• Drive continuous improvement in templates, processes, and knowledge management to enhance efficiency and quality across the platform.
• 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:

• Undergraduate degreerequired; graduate degree preferred.
• 4- 5years of total experience in Banking, Investment Banking, M&A, or Capital Markets (including prior Associate-level responsibilities).
• Strong credit underwriting and corporate banking skills.
• Advanced analytical skills andproficiencyin financial modeling and presentation development.
• Excellent presentation and client communication skills (written and oral).
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and Series 63 licensesrequiredwithin Fifth Third guidelines.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Execution Leadership: Manage multiple concurrent opportunities with tight timelines; coordinate across coverage andproduct partners.
• Client Impact: Elevate client dialogue with insights on capital structure, market dynamics, and financing alternatives.
• Credit & Valuation Acumen: Review complex analyses,identifyrisks and mitigants, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Communication & Presence: Lead portions of client meetings and internal reviews with clarity and confidence.
• Team Development: Coach and develop junior talent; set quality standards and foster a collaborative culture.
• Operational Excellence: Improve templates, processes, and data integrity to enhance consistency and efficiency.
• Ability to obtain andmaintainrequired securities licensesin accordance withcompany policy.

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:

Successful candidates willdemonstratea higher degree ofproficiency(typically from4- 5years of practical experience or advanced academic exposure) across the following areas:

• Execution Mastery:Anticipateroadblocks; manage critical paths to on-time, on-quality delivery.
• Commercial Acumen:Identifycross-sell opportunities and contribute to origination through differentiated ideas.
• Stakeholder Management:Align coverage, product, and risk partners around clearobjectivesand timelines.
• Continuous Improvement:Codify best practices and share learnings across teams.
• Risk Management:Proactivelyidentifyand 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 Senior Associate - Tech and Telecom

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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