Executive Director, Innovation Banking

Fifth Third Bank • San Francisco, CA

6d • $121,900 - $262,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Make banking a Fifth Third better® We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank. The responsibilities for this role are below; you may support projects of varying complexity based on skill and organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree required, MBA or graduate degree preferred.
• 8 – 10+ years of experience in Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Technology Finance, Capital Markets or Venture Capital.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience at the Director level.
• Advanced relationship management skills working with technology startups and / or VC firms.
• Forward-thinking strategic client advisory, business development, corporate finance, and risk management acumen.
• Proven track record of success in leading a sales team to originate, structure, negotiate and execute complex financial transactions.
• Leadership experience and history of involvement in key decision making at an established financial services firm.
• Excellent presentation skills, both oral and written, along with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives inside and outside our organization.
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and 63 license required per Fifth Third guidelines.
• Series 24 license preferred.
• Professional proficiency, generally acquired through 8+ years of relevant work or internship experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• High attention to detail and commitment to deliver high-quality work product consistently.
• Ability to understand and evaluate complex technology financial models.
• Strong communication, collaboration, execution, and risk management skills.
• Strong leadership track record mentoring, training, retaining, and developing talent.
• Executing transactions as part of a team in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required securities licenses in accordance with company policy.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Infrastructure & Applications, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Frontier Technology, or other technology sectors is a plus.
• Ability to lead strategic conversations, build trust, and deliver tailored solutions that deepen client relationships.
• Skilled in identifying opportunities, developing pitches, and converting ideas into revenue-generating engagements.
• Proven ability to mentor, develop, and lead high-performing teams.
• Ability to translate technology and venture capital market trends into executable growth strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of VC backed technology and emerging growth clients, with primary responsibility for transaction origination, deal execution, return generation and risk management oversight.
• Attends industry-specific forums, conferences, and/or meetings to expand sales pipeline and broaden relationship network and continually deepen knowledge of trends and practices.
• Provides sales support to the Capital Markets, Investment Banking, and FX verticals by assessing whether the respective products and services would be appropriate for a particular client.
• Works with Portfolio Manager, Analysts, and other members of Credit Administration to underwrite and approve credit requests.
• Ensures proper reporting, documentation, and risk review to determine acceptable ongoing portfolio risk.
• Develops good working relationships with peers and senior leaders in Innovation Banking and the rest of the organization.
• Manages key portfolio priorities while working on numerous high-priority client engagements simultaneously.
• Exhibits a strong background in credit and corporate finance and the ability to apply that knowledge to corporate finance-oriented strategy.
• Serves as direct support to the Managing Director and can make internal and external presentations to support team leadership efforts.
• Interacts independently with all important stakeholders during the development and delivery of a strategic, client facing engagements.

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: Director