Public Finance Managing Director

Fifth Third Bank • Charlotte, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Finance Managing Director is a leader on Fifth Third’s Public Finance platform, accountable for achieving strategic priorities, driving enterprise growth, and ensuring the platform remains a market leader. The Managing Director serves as ambassador for the Bank’s public finance capabilities, representing Fifth Third in high-profile forums and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders across the public sector and the financial industry.

Requirements

• MBA, MPA, or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in public finance banking or related investment banking roles, including leadership of senior banking staff.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and managing complex transactions at scale.
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 52, 63 and SIE required Series 24 preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for public finance activities.
• Professional proficiency, generally acquired through 15 years of relevant work or internship experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Strategic Leadership: Ability to set direction and drive growth for the public finance platform.
• Enterprise Leadership: Ability to set strategic direction and lead a large, complex organization.
• Executive Relationship Management: Proven ability to influence senior decision-makers and industry leaders.
• Advanced Transaction Expertise: Deep understanding of public finance markets, products, and complex deal structures.
• Regulatory & Risk Acumen: Comprehensive knowledge of compliance standards and risk management practices.
• Communication Excellence: Exceptional presentation and negotiation skills for high-profile engagements.
• Talent Development: Skilled in building bench strength and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Vision & Governance: Ability to identify strategic priorities and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.
• Market Influence: Recognized as a thought leader who drives industry dialogue and secures premium opportunities.
• Enterprise Impact: Skilled in leveraging public finance insights to drive cross-sell and enterprise revenue growth.
• Risk & Regulatory Leadership: Ability to anticipate and manage complex regulatory requirements and exposures.
• Organizational Leadership: Proven ability to lead senior teams and drive succession planning.
• Executive Presence: Capacity to represent Fifth Third as a trusted advisor and industry leader.

Responsibilities

• Execute the vision for Fifth Third’s Public Finance platform, aligning with enterprise objectives.
• Establish geographic and industry coverage strategies to maximize market penetration and revenue growth.
• Contribute to defining annual goals for the department and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Drive fee income growth through origination of marquee transactions and strategic advisory services.
• Cultivate relationships with senior public sector executives, industry partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Represent Fifth Third at industry conferences, client forums, and regulatory engagements.
• Partner with Capital Markets, Trading Desk, Institutional Brokerage, and Commercial Banking to deliver integrated solutions.
• Champion cross-sell initiatives that leverage public finance insights to support broader enterprise products.
• Ensure strict adherence to MSRB, EMMA, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to mitigate risk and uphold governance standards.
• Recruit, develop, and retain senior banking talent to build a world-class team.
• Oversee succession planning, incentive compensation systems, and diversity initiatives.
• Provide candid feedback and foster a culture of performance, collaboration, and integrity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings
• Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings
• Compensation for this position is largely incentive-based.
• Incentive compensation is combined with either a base salary or a draw to determine total cash compensation, and incentive compensation is based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.
• Extensive benefits programs are 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: Manager