Summer 2027 CIB Intern - Syndicated Leveraged Finance

Fifth Third Bank•Chicago, IL

1d•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. GENERAL FUNCTION: Fifth Third Bank’s project-based Syndicated Leveraged Finance Internship Program provides college students the opportunity to participate in a hands-on program supporting the group in Charlotte, NC. This is a paid professional development opportunity where students will learn Fifth Third Bank’s business practices, operations, procedures and build skills you need to assume a permanent role at a commercial banking institution. This 11-week internship helps college students gain meaningful work experience and targeted educational opportunities to develop them as future organizational leaders and gain exposure to multiple business areas. Students will acquire on-the-job skills and an understanding of the real-life work environment, while developing a professional network that includes some of the best talent in the industry. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES OVERVIEW: Every company has different financial goals. Fifth Third Securities, a full-service firm within the Corporate and Investment Bank, offers a selection of investment banking services and capital markets solutions. Investment banking professionals guide clients to help determine the solutions that suit current and future needs. We have 200 investment banking and capital markets professionals with key offices in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta and Charlotte, focused on middle-market to large multinational corporations; non-investment grade to investment grade credit profiles; private and public companies; and for-profit and nonprofit firms. We offer summer internships and full-time opportunities with a mentorship program. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Students will perform a wide range of complex analytical, valuation and financial modeling analyses and assists in development of presentation materials to support the pitching and execution of leveraged finance transactions. The role requires highly skilled quantitative, analytical and communication skills, along with the ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines. This internship requires the ability to synthesize large amounts of information to help senior members of the deal team develop innovative client solutions. The ability to communicate effectively and proactively with members of the deal team and collaborate with partners throughout the bank is critical to success. During the internship, students will work on projects and case studies with their respective groups, receiving feedback and performance evaluations based on accuracy, completeness, and through meeting applicable deadlines. At the conclusion of the internship, interns will present their overall experience to the senior leadership team, including key concepts learned and an overview of each project.

Requirements

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree with strong financial or business background
Graduation date between December 2027 - May 2028 ONLY
Minimum 3.3 GPA required
Excellent presentation skills, both oral and written
Strong analytical skills and an interest in financial analysis, corporate finance and financial markets
Good working knowledge of financial modeling and valuation
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to draw conclusions based on financial data.
Strong presentation and organization skills.
Process orientation and attention to detail
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Build detailed financial models to analyze performance and credit trends as well as structure financing for complex transactions including acquisitions, divestitures and dividend recaps for public/private companies and financial sponsors
Exhibit high attention to detail and discipline to check work to produce error free and properly formatted work on a consistent basis
Exhibit strong work ethic and passion for excellence while conducting self in a professional manner
Assist in preparation of high-quality presentation materials for use in client meetings and internal deal approvals covering topics such as strategic alternatives, capital markets activity and general corporate finance
Gain exposure to the full spectrum of capital market solutions and how they apply to specific client situations and changing market conditions
Develop the concepts of accounting, corporate finance and capital markets needed to support transactions
Assist in the origination and execution of investment banking deals including M&A advisory, debt and equity transactions
Manage expectations while working on several high priority opportunities simultaneously with oversight from Associates and other senior bankers
Ability to excel in both team and self-directing settings
Communicate effectively with deal team members on status and prioritization of projects
Develop good working relationships with peers and seniors in Capital Markets and the rest of the organization