Regional Unique Asset Leader

Fifth Third Bank • Cincinnati, OH

1d • $96,500 - $207,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Unique Asset Leader is a senior leadership role within the Unique Asset Group responsible for overseeing a team of Unique Asset Managers and Associates managing complex and specialized assets, including real estate and tangible personal property. This role drives operational excellence, ensures regulatory and risk compliance, and fosters the development of high-performing teams. The leader partners directly with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver strong outcomes, while maintaining deep expertise in unique asset management, regulatory requirements, real estate law, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in unique asset management, fiduciary services, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex assets, including real estate and/or tangible personal property.
• Strong understanding of fiduciary principles, OCC regulations, and applicable legal frameworks.
• Knowledge of real estate management, valuations, environmental risk, and tangible asset oversight.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate complex risks across asset types.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Ability to align business strategy with operational execution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Commitment to delivering strong client outcomes and building relationships.
• Strong understanding of financial services and unique asset products.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic direction and oversight to a team managing complex unique asset portfolios, ensuring alignment to business objectives and consistent execution across the function.
• Oversees management of unique assets including real estate and tangible personal property, spanning leasing, inspections, valuations, environmental risk, insurance, tax compliance, rent and loan collection, and property maintenance.
• Identifies, assesses, and escalates risks associated with unique assets while ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Partners with clients and external advisors to understand unique asset needs, deliver strong outcomes, and build long-term relationships.
• Makes strategic decisions regarding product offerings, staffing, resource allocation, budgeting, and project prioritization to support business objectives.
• Leads due diligence efforts for onboarding new assets, identifying risks and ensuring appropriate controls are in place.
• Maintains the ability to directly manage a portfolio of unique assets as needed, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, environmental assessments, and property oversight.
• Serves as a key liaison across internal business units and external partners to ensure alignment, transparency, and effective coordination.
• Develops team members through coaching, performance feedback, and career development opportunities to build a strong talent pipeline and succession plan.
• Drives efficiency, consistency, and continuous improvement to enhance performance and client outcomes.
• 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.

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 employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior