Senior IB Principal/VP — M&A Deal Leader

Fifth Third Bank; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is seeking an Investment Banking Principal/VP to lead and execute sophisticated M&A transactions within Corporate & Investment Bank. The role focuses on supervising Associates and Analysts, delivering high-quality analyses, and creating compelling pitch materials for senior management.

Location: Cleveland, Ohio. Requires 7–10 years of experience in investment banking, with a strong track record in origination, execution, and client engagement; MBA/CFA preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; MBA/CFA preferred.
• 7–10 years of total M&A investment banking experience, including Associate-level responsibilities.
• Proven track record of success in originating and closing complex financial transactions.
• Excellent presentation skills, both oral and written.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Strong credit skills and ability to interact with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Understand and evaluate complex financial models.
• Perform complex financial analysis.
• Create high-impact presentation materials using PowerPoint, Excel, Word and other relevant software.
• Lead portions of meetings and present to senior bankers as needed.
• Develop working relationships with peers and senior bankers in Corporate & Investment Bank.
• Manage priorities across multiple high-priority opportunities.
• Apply credit and corporate finance expertise to CIB transactions.
• Interact with key stakeholders to support execution and closing of transactions.

Skills

Financial modeling

Presentation skills

Credit skills

Relationship building

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Client-facing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CFA (preferred)

Tools

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Job description

Fifth Third Bank is seeking an Investment Banking Principal/VP to lead and execute sophisticated M&A transactions within Corporate & Investment Bank. The role focuses on supervising Associates and Analysts, delivering high-quality analyses, and creating compelling pitch materials for senior management.

Location: Cleveland, Ohio. Requires 7–10 years of experience in investment banking, with a strong track record in origination, execution, and client engagement; MBA/CFA preferred but not required.