Senior Associate, Corporate Investment Banking — Client Impact

Fifth Third Bank, N.A.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank, N.A. in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Corporate Investment Banking Senior Associate to lead client coverage initiatives, oversee complex financial analyses, and drive diligence workflows.

You will partner with DCM/ECM product teams to develop financing solutions and support origination with sector insights. The role requires 4–5 years in banking, strong analytical and modeling skills, and licensure per Fifth Third guidelines.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• 4 - 5 years 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 and proficiency in financial modeling and presentation development.
• Excellent presentation and client communication skills (written and oral).
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and Series 63 licenses required within Fifth Third guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day execution of client coverage initiatives and live opportunities; 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.

Skills

Execution Leadership

Client Impact

Credit & Valuation

Communication & Presence

Team Development

Operational Excellence

Licenses Eligibility

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree

Job description

Fifth Third Bank, N.A. in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Corporate Investment Banking Senior Associate to lead client coverage initiatives, oversee complex financial analyses, and drive diligence workflows.

You will partner with DCM/ECM product teams to develop financing solutions and support origination with sector insights. The role requires 4–5 years in banking, strong analytical and modeling skills, and licensure per Fifth Third guidelines.