Syndicated Leveraged Finance Principal

Fifth Third Bank • Charlotte, NC

2d • 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. The responsibilities for this role are below; you may support projects of varying complexity based on skill and organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree/certification (e.g., CFA) strongly preferred but not required.
• 7-10 years of total relevant investment banking, capital markets or corporate finance experience, including prior Associate-level responsibilities; internal promotion candidates typically have 5–7 total years’ experience. Will consider 5+ years for an Associate.
• 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.
• Successful candidates will demonstrate a higher degree of proficiency (typically from 5-7 years of practical experience or advanced academic exposure) across the following areas: Execution Leadership: Anticipate roadblocks, manage critical paths, and ensure on-time, on-quality delivery across complex engagements. Client Impact: Elevate client dialogue with insights on valuation, credit, process strategy, and market dynamics. Commercial Acumen: Support origination with idea generation and by identifying cross-sell opportunities across the platform. Team Building: Develop junior talent through structured feedback, training moments, and role-modeling of best practices. Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate operational, reputational, and compliance risks.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Differentiated compensation offerings
• 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: Principal