Senior Investment Banking Associate – Lead Client Coverage

Fifth Third Bank; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Corporate Investment Banking Senior Associate in Cincinnati, OH. Lead client coverage initiatives, manage complex financial models, and drive diligence workflows while collaborating with DCM/ECM teams to deliver integrated financing solutions.

Ideal candidates have 4–5 years in banking with strong analytical and presentation skills, plus required securities licenses. Expect a role with mentorship responsibilities and opportunities to influence deal execution and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• 4-5 years of total experience in Banking, Investment Banking, M&A, or Capital Markets (including 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 acumen

Communication presence

Team development

Operational excellence

Licenses compliance

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Corporate Investment Banking Senior Associate in Cincinnati, OH. Lead client coverage initiatives, manage complex financial models, and drive diligence workflows while collaborating with DCM/ECM teams to deliver integrated financing solutions.

Ideal candidates have 4–5 years in banking with strong analytical and presentation skills, plus required securities licenses. Expect a role with mentorship responsibilities and opportunities to influence deal execution and