Commercial Real Estate Associate-Houston

Fifth Third Bank • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Real Estate Associate performs complex analytical work and high-level support for the Commercial Real Estate team, providing consistent data and reporting support with limited supervision. The role builds and maintains accurate, up-to-date financial models and presentation materials that meet the team’s needs and objectives. It may also provide oversight and direction to Analysts and Commercial Leadership Program participants, though it has no direct reports.

The Associate supports client financing opportunities through financial and credit analysis, capital structure and market assessment, and collaboration with product partners to develop integrated financing solutions and pitch materials. The position requires managing multiple high-priority opportunities in a high-stress team environment while following bank policies and procedures, managing risk, and supporting a positive customer experience.

The position is based in Houston, Texas. Work is performed in a normal office environment with little exposure to dust, noise, temperature variations, and similar conditions. It involves extended viewing of a CRT screen. The role is eligible for incentive compensation, and Fifth Third describes comprehensive benefits designed to support employees’ and their families’ physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; specific benefits are not enumerated in the posting.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree required.
• At least 2 years of experience in Commercial Banking or a related field.
• Strong credit underwriting and corporate banking skills.
• Strong analytical skills and good working knowledge of financial modeling.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and understand complex financial models.
• Perform complex financial analysis with minimal oversight.
• Create high-impact presentation materials using PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and other relevant software.
• Apply understanding of capital structures and capital market trends to client needs.
• Complete credit and financial statement analysis independently.
• Coordinate with product partners to develop integrated financing solutions and client pitch materials.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team in a high-stress environment.
• Develop working relationships with peers, product partners, and senior bankers throughout the organization.
• Manage priorities while working on multiple high-priority opportunities simultaneously.
• Maintain models and presentation materials so they are accurate, current, and aligned with team needs and objectives.
• Provide oversight and direction to Analysts and Commercial Leadership Program participants.
• Manage, monitor, and report risks while following bank policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits programs intended to support employees’ and their families’ physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being.
• Eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with payments based on company, line-of-business, and/or individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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