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Make banking a Fifth Third better

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Your Responsibilities

• Independently manages a portfolio of tactical clients, with primary responsibility for cross-sell, return generation, and First Line of Defense.
• Understands and evaluates complex financial models.
• Performs complex financial analysis.
• Creates high-impact presentation materials using PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and other relevant applications.
• Works well as part of a team in a high-pressure environment.
• Develops good working relationships with peers and senior leaders in Corporate Banking and the rest of the organization.
• Manages priorities while working on a number of high-priority engagements simultaneously.
• Exhibits a strong background in credit and corporate finance and the ability to apply that knowledge to corporate finance-oriented projects.
• Serves as direct support to the Executive Directors and is capable of making internal and external presentations to support the efforts of the RMs on the team.
• Manages, mentors, and develops staff including Analysts and Associates.
• Interacts independently with all important constituencies in the course of the development and delivery of a strategic, client‑facing assignment.
• Provides support to the Capital Markets businesses by assessing whether securities products and capital markets services would be appropriate for a particular client and working with the Capital Markets teams to provide those products and services to clients.

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate degree required, graduate degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of corporate banking experience preferred in power/utilities.
• 4+ years of corporate banking analysis and sales management preferred.
• Strong corporate finance and credit skills required, underwriting experience preferred.
• Proven track record of success in working as part of a team to originate and close complex financial transactions.
• Proven ability to pitch, win and execute on corporate finance ideas.
• Excellent presentation skills, both oral and written.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• The ability to interact effectively with senior executives inside and outside the organization.
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79 and 63 licenses required per Fifth Third guidelines.

Director – Power & Utilities

At 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: or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

Location: Houston, Texas 77002

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.