Mid‑Market Banking Growth Leader

Fifth Third; Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Commercial Middle Market Business Development Officer in Costa Mesa, CA to drive new client acquisition and revenue growth. You will prospect, build a strong pipeline, and collaborate with Commercial Relationship Managers, product specialists, and credit teams to deliver integrated financial solutions.

The role emphasizes onboarding, market engagement, and sustaining long-term relationships while achieving production goals within a compliant framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Demonstrated experience in commercial banking, business development, or relationship-based sales.
• Proven ability to identify, qualify, and originate new commercial client relationships.
• Working knowledge of commercial lending, deposit products, and treasury management solutions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• New Client Acquisition & Growth: proactively identify, pursue, and secure new Middle Market commercial relationships.
• Pipeline Management & Sales Execution: build and manage a robust pipeline and meet production goals.
• Market & Relationship Development: develop relationships with centers of influence and engage with market.
• Client Solutions & Cross-Functional Partnership: collaborate to structure comprehensive financial solutions.
• Client Onboarding & Transition: coordinate resources for smooth onboarding and transition.
• Market Intelligence & Strategy: understand market dynamics to identify growth opportunities.
• Revenue & Performance Accountability: meet or exceed production goals for loans, deposits, and fee revenue.
• Risk Management & Compliance: adhere to credit and regulatory standards.
• Reporting & Forecasting: maintain pipeline tracking and forecasting.

Skills

Business Development

Prospecting

Relationship Building

Sales Discipline

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Commercial Lending

Treasury Management

Job description

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Commercial Middle Market Business Development Officer in Costa Mesa, CA to drive new client acquisition and revenue growth. You will prospect, build a strong pipeline, and collaborate with Commercial Relationship Managers, product specialists, and credit teams to deliver integrated financial solutions.

The role emphasizes onboarding, market engagement, and sustaining long-term relationships while achieving production goals within a compliant framework.