Business Transition Strategist

Fifth Third Bank • Chicago, IL

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Business Transition Senior Strategist serves as the primary wealth planning expert for high-net-worth clients and prospects, with a specialized focus on business owners and closely held entities navigating ownership transition events. This role partners closely with Wealth Management Advisors (WMAs), Commercial Relationship Managers, and Investment Banking partners to lead discovery, develop integrated wealth and business transition strategies, and support implementation across pre- and post-transaction phases. The role contributes directly to client acquisition, retention, and overall client experience by delivering comprehensive planning solutions that align business transition outcomes with personal wealth, estate, and tax objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in wealth planning, business advisory, investment banking, legal, accounting, or related professional services environment supporting business owners.
• Advanced knowledge of estate, tax, investment, and business transition planning concepts.
• Strong consultative approach with excellent communication and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to advise on complex transition scenarios including sale, succession, and liquidity events.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across a matrixed, team-based environment.
• Strong problem-solving and financial modeling capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• JD, CPA, CFP®, or equivalent credentials preferred.
• Ability to connect business transition outcomes with long-term wealth and legacy planning.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to pipeline development and growth initiatives.
• Ability to engage effectively with business owners, advisors, and senior partners.
• Understanding of trends, market dynamics, and practices related to business transitions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with WMAs and One Bank partners to acquire and retain key client relationships by delivering comprehensive wealth strategies, with a focus on business owners and transition opportunities.
• Work directly with business owners to assess transition readiness, identify key risks and opportunities, and develop customized transition strategies spanning pre- and post-transaction phases.
• Align business transition plans with personal wealth strategies, including estate planning, tax optimization, liquidity planning, and legacy goals.
• Lead development of integrated wealth plans across estate, tax, investment, risk, insurance, and cash flow planning disciplines.
• Identify planning opportunities and model financial and tax implications of business transition scenarios, including sale, transfer, or recapitalization strategies.
• Coordinate preparation and review of client deliverables, including transition plans, financial models, and presentations.
• Present recommendations and coordinate execution of transition and wealth planning strategies in partnership with internal and external advisors.
• Lead a coordinated team approach across Wealth Management, Commercial, and Investment Banking partners to deliver a seamless client experience.
• Educate internal partners and clients on business transition strategies, trends, and considerations through presentations, materials, and external engagement.
• Coach and mentor Analysts and Strategists to build capabilities in advanced planning and business transition advisory.
• Operate within the Bank’s risk framework and ensure adherence to policies and procedures while acting in the best interests of clients and colleagues.
• Performing other duties as assigned, adapting to new tasks or shifts in priorities as necessary to support your team’s and the company’s mission.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings
• Eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan
• Extensive benefits programs designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior