Senior M&A Banking Principal & Deal Execution Lead

Fifth Third Bank; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Principal/VP in Investment Banking to lead the pitching and execution of CIB transactions, managing day-to-day oversight of Associates and Analysts. You will develop high-impact materials, supervise staff, and ensure alignment with risk and compliance standards while delivering top-tier client service.

You will interact with senior bankers and clients, overseeing complex financial models and due diligence, and you will mentor junior talent to strengthen bench

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA or CFA; preferred but not required.
• 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.
• Licenses: SIE, Series 79, Series 63 (or ability to obtain).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead pitching and execution of CIB transactions.
• Create high-impact pitch materials and manage execution processes.
• Supervise Associates and Analysts, providing feedback and career development.
• Interact with senior bankers and clients; manage multiple high-priority opportunities.
• Ensure risk, compliance, confidentiality across all workstreams.
• Collaborate with Managing Directors and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Client-facing comms

Presentation skills

Mentoring junior talent

Relationship building

Financial databases

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance/Economics/Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Job description

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Principal/VP in Investment Banking to lead the pitching and execution of CIB transactions, managing day-to-day oversight of Associates and Analysts. You will develop high-impact materials, supervise staff, and ensure alignment with risk and compliance standards while delivering top-tier client service.

You will interact with senior bankers and clients, overseeing complex financial models and due diligence, and you will mentor junior talent to strengthen bench