W&AM Account Opening & Maintenance Specialist I

Fifth Third; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an Account Opening & Maintenance Specialist within the Wealth and Asset Management division to ensure accurate onboarding and ongoing maintenance of client accounts. You will operate as a control point, interpret policy requirements, and collaborate with IM&T and FTIS teams to deliver compliant, timely account setup and updates.

The role emphasizes risk awareness, strong communication with partners, and independent problem solving, with incentives

Qualifications

• Three or more years of financial services experience is required or preferred.
• Four-year college degree preferred; accounting/finance/economics majors desired.
• Knowledge of fiduciary risk is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a control point for account opening and maintenance requests.
• Perform pre-opening risk reviews and set up accounts for IM&T and/or FTIS lines of business.
• Understand CIP and Due Diligence requirements and obtain necessary approvals.
• Collaborate with a wide range of business partners to ensure accurate system coding and processes.

Skills

Financial services experience

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

Four-year degree (preferred)

Accounting/Finance/Economics degree

Job description

**Make banking a Fifth Third better** We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank.**GENERAL FUNCTION:** Responsible for facilitating, coordinating, reviewing and executing requisite activities relating to the opening and ongoing maintenance of accounts in the Wealth and Asset Management (W&AM) Division. Performs critical control functions, making sure accounts are onboarded and maintained in an efficient and accurate manner, ensuring positive first impressions and ongoing awesome client experiences. Focused on standard account types opened and maintained in the Personal Trust and Fiduciary Services (IM&T) and/or Fifth Third Institutional Services (FTIS) areas. W&AM Account Opening & Maintenance Specialist Is are industry professionals responsible for following established guidelines and quickly identifying and resolving problems, ultimately adding value to the client experience while minimizing risk.The position is responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevatingconcerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing theright thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customerexperience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying,assessing, managing, monitoring and reporting risks of all types.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Serves as a control point for the IM&T and/or FTIS line of business, ensuring all requirements for account opening and maintenance requests have been met prior to establishing accounts or changing coding in the systems.* Responsible for completing pre-opening account risk reviews, setting up IM&T and/or FTIS accounts and the individuals or entities associated with the accounts, reviewing ongoing account maintenance, and account change requests.* Learn, comprehend and be able to facilitate the rationale of detailed policies and procedures of the W&AM division.* Develops and maintains a knowledge base of the standard account types offered within IM&T or FTIS. Serves as a key contact for the line of business in terms of understanding account set up requirements, CIP and Due Diligence requirements, required approvals, fee structures and system coding requirements.* Effectively communicates and collaborates with a wide variety of business partners.* Develops an understanding of the workflow process and demonstrates an understanding of all systems involved.* Builds understanding of the firm’s businesses and the related industry economics.* Work independently and consult with more experienced team members and supervisors on issues of greater complexity.* Promptly escalates errors and items requiring correction, providing reasoning for needed changes.* Organize and execute work within specified service standards and timelines. Demonstrate an awareness of overall workload and work with team members to complete items accurately and timely.* Primary focus is execution within defined parameters, with some expansion based on developing capabilities and experiences, in partnership with more experienced staff.* Other duties, including special projects, as assigned**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:** None.**MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:*** Three or more years Financial Services experience, preferably with exposure to Trust or Institutional Operations, Private Banking, or Customer Service.* Four-Year college degree preferred. A major in Accounting, Finance, or Economics desired.* Experience with Microsoft office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.* Acquired understanding of company policies, procedures, and operations.* Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure* Ability to work independently with limited supervision and direction.* Knowledge of fiduciary risk preferred.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Demonstrated ability to build relationships and solve problems across functional areas.* Effective customer relations skills.**WORKING CONDITIONS:**Normal office environment with little exposure to dust, noise, temperature and the like.Extended viewing of a computer screen.W&AM Account Opening & Maintenance Specialist IAt Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner. LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45227Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes – no matter how they are submitted – will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.