Strategic Corporate Banking Associate | Client Coverage

Fifth Third; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is seeking a Corporate Client Associate II to lead day-to-day client coverage initiatives and coordinate complex analyses for senior bankers and clients in Palo Alto, CA. You will own diligence workflows, prepare materials, and mentor junior staff while partnering with product teams to deliver integrated financing solutions.

You will manage multiple opportunities, present findings with clarity, and ensure compliance across workstreams; this role emphasizes

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.
• 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 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

Licensing Knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is seeking a Corporate Client Associate II to lead day-to-day client coverage initiatives and coordinate complex analyses for senior bankers and clients in Palo Alto, CA. You will own diligence workflows, prepare materials, and mentor junior staff while partnering with product teams to deliver integrated financing solutions.

You will manage multiple opportunities, present findings with clarity, and ensure compliance across workstreams; this role emphasizes