Commercial Real Estate Associate-Houston

Fifth Third Bank • Houston, TX

7d • 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 maintains financial models and presentation materials to ensure they are accurate, current, and aligned with team needs. It may also provide oversight and direction to Analysts and Commercial Associate Program participants, although it has no direct reports.

The Associate performs financial and credit analysis, develops financing solutions and client pitch materials with product partners, and applies knowledge of capital structures and capital markets to client needs. The position requires effective teamwork, relationship-building, and management of multiple high-priority opportunities in a demanding environment. The role is accountable for identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks while following bank policies and supporting a positive customer experience.

This position is located in a normal office environment in Houston, Texas, with little exposure to dust, noise, or temperature extremes. It involves extended viewing of a CRT screen. The role is eligible for incentive compensation based on company, line-of-business, and/or individual performance. The bank also describes comprehensive benefits intended to support employees' physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being.

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 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 presentation materials using PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and other relevant software.
• Apply knowledge 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 across multiple high-priority opportunities simultaneously.
• Maintain models and presentation materials so they are accurate, up-to-date, and meet team needs.
• Provide oversight and direction to Analysts and Commercial Leadership Program participants.
• Identify, assess, manage, monitor, and report risks while following bank policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits programs supporting physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being.
• Eligibility 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