Enterprise Valuation Analyst II

Fifth Third Bank • Detroit, MI

1d • $61,200 - $125,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Enterprise Valuation Analyst II performs a wide range of complex analytical, valuation, and financial modeling analysis in support of credit underwriting for leveraged loans. The Analyst II synthesizes large amounts of information to build effective and easy to understand financial models. The position manages multiple projects independently and takes on a high level of responsibility as a key contributor to deal teams. The Enterprise Valuation Analyst II communicates effectively and proactively with deal team members and collaborates closely with internal partners across the Bank.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• 2-5 years of credit analysis or valuation experience, preferably in Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance, or industry verticals.
• Strong work ethic, detail orientation, positive attitude, and passion for excellence.
• Self-starter with ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy.
• Resourceful with strong critical thinking skills.
• Capable of finding answers not immediately given.
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present conclusions effectively.
• Highly effective written communication skills; ability to create clear, well-structured valuation deliverables.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working within financial models (advanced modeling proficiency a plus).
• Understanding of valuation concepts such as market comps, free cash flow, EBITDA, present value, and WACC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare enterprise valuation reports documenting methodology, key assumptions, sensitivities, and valuation conclusions to support leveraged lending underwriting and portfolio monitoring.
• Calculate enterprise value using discounted cash flow (DCF) model while analyzing and assessing likelihood of projected cash flows based on industry data, historical performance, and reasonableness of add-backs.
• Run and interpret sensitivity analyses (WACC, terminal growth, leverage, margins) and scenario cases (management/base/downside) to support defensible valuation ranges.
• Use S&P Capital IQ to identify, screen, and compile guideline public companies and precedent transactions; calculate key multiples and support comp selection.
• Utilize and critically evaluate the Bank’s advanced leveraged finance projection model in Excel.
• Effectively communicate with deal teams to manage transaction deadlines, obtain relevant comps, and review projection assumptions.
• Conduct industry research with S&P Capital IQ, IBIS World, Kroll, DealStats, and other reputable publicly available resources.
• Develop proficiency in third-party financial platforms and maintain internal databases.
• Adhere to Enterprise Valuation policy and contribute to ongoing enhancements of templates, databases, and best practices.
• Mentor and review work of less experienced analysts on the team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Differentiated compensation offerings
• 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: Mid Level