Investment Banking Principal / Vice President - Environmental Services

Fifth Third Bank•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fifth Third Bank is seeking an Investment Banking Principal / Vice President with expertise in Environmental Services. This role involves providing leadership in pitching and executing CIB transactions, supporting Managing Directors in team management, and ensuring high-quality analysis and materials. The Principal will oversee modeling and analytical capabilities, create pitch materials, and manage transaction execution processes. Responsibilities may include direct supervision of Associates and Analysts, performance feedback, employee development, talent pool identification, and recognition of accomplishments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
7-10 years of total relevant investment banking experience, including prior Associate-level responsibilities and ideally including Environmental Services.
Proven track record of success in working as a part of a team to originate, and close complex financial transactions.
Excellent presentation skills, both oral and written.
Strong relationship building skills.
Strong Credit Skills
The ability to interact effectively with senior executives inside and outside our organization.
Expertise in one or more industries.
Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and Series 63 licenses (or ability to maintain/obtain within company policy).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Expertise in reviewing complex financial models and valuation work product; ability to translate analytical and credit findings into actionable recommendations.
Strong client-facing communication skills; capable of leading portions of meetings, managing expectations, and delivering concise updates.
Deep familiarity with legal documentation, diligence scopes, and transaction processes; adept at navigating issues and driving resolution.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality; sets standards for accuracy, consistency, and presentation.
Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor junior talent and to foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture.
Fluency with financial databases and platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Capital IQ).

Nice To Haves

MBA or relevant advanced degree/certification (e.g., CFA) strongly preferred but not required.
Typically from 5-7 years of practical experience or advanced academic exposure in Execution Leadership, Client Impact, Commercial Acumen, Team Building, and Risk Management.

Responsibilities

Understand and evaluate complex financial models.
Perform complex financial analysis.
Create high-impact presentation materials using PowerPoint, Excel, Word and other relevant software programs.
Work well as part of a team in a high stress environment.
Develop good working relationships with peers and senior bankers in Corporate & Investment Bank and the rest of the organization.
Manage priorities while working on a number of high priority opportunities simultaneously.
Apply a strong background in credit and corporate finance to CIB transactions.
Serve as support to senior bankers and be capable of making internal and external presentations to support the efforts of the Managing Directors on the team.
Interact independently with all important constituencies in the course of executing and closing transactions.
Ensure adherence to risk, compliance, confidentiality, and information barrier requirements across all workstreams.
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.