Senior Associate - Technology and Telecommunications

Fifth Third Bank • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Senior Associate in Technology and Telecommunications. This role involves leading the day-to-day execution of client coverage initiatives, directing financial models and analyses, owning diligence workflows, and partnering with product teams to craft integrated financing and advisory solutions. The position also includes preparing and leading client meetings, mentoring junior staff, and driving continuous improvement in processes. The role requires adherence to risk, compliance, confidentiality, and information barrier requirements. The position is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a strong preference for candidates based in or moving to Cincinnati.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree; graduate degree preferred.
• 4 - 5 years of total experience in Banking, Investment Banking, M&A, or Capital Markets (including prior Associate-level responsibilities).
• Strong credit underwriting and corporate banking skills.
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and presentation development.
• Excellent presentation and client communication skills (written and oral).
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and Series 63 licenses within Fifth Third guidelines.
• Execution Leadership: Manage multiple concurrent opportunities with tight timelines; coordinate across coverage and product partners.
• Client Impact: Elevate client dialogue with insights on capital structure, market dynamics, and financing alternatives.
• Credit & Valuation Acumen: Review complex analyses, identify risks and mitigants, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Communication & Presence: Lead portions of client meetings and internal reviews with clarity and confidence.
• Team Development: Coach and develop junior talent; set quality standards and foster a collaborative culture.
• Operational Excellence: Improve templates, processes, and data integrity to enhance consistency and efficiency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required securities licenses in accordance with company policy.
• Higher degree of proficiency (typically from 4 - 5 years of practical experience or advanced academic exposure) across the following areas: Execution Mastery: Anticipate roadblocks; manage critical paths to on-time, on-quality delivery.
• Commercial Acumen: Identify cross-sell opportunities and contribute to origination through differentiated ideas.
• Stakeholder Management: Align coverage, product, and risk partners around clear objectives and timelines.
• Continuous Improvement: Codify best practices and share learnings across teams.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate operational, reputational, and compliance risks.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree preferred.
• Strong preference will be given to candidates based in/moving to Cincinnati, OH.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day execution of client coverage initiatives and live opportunities; coordinate deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder communication.
• Direct and quality-control financial models and analyses; perform complex modeling and scenario analyses as needed; articulate key drivers, risks, and recommendations to senior bankers and clients.
• Own diligence workflows and content readiness: ensure models, pitch materials, client updates, and prospecting materials are accurate, current, and aligned to strategy.
• Partner with product teams (DCM/ECM and others) to craft integrated financing and advisory solutions; support origination with idea generation and sector insights.
• Prepare and lead portions of client meetings and calls; respond to detailed analytical and credit questions with clarity.
• Mentor, coach, and oversee Analysts and Associates/CAP participants; provide structured feedback and contribute to staffing and performance inputs.
• Drive continuous improvement in templates, processes, and knowledge management to enhance efficiency and quality across the platform.
• 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.

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: Senior