Innovation Banking Executive Director

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. OUR RESPONSIBILITIES:         The responsibilities for this role are below; you may support projects of varying complexity based on skill and organizational priorities.        Responsible for growing and   retaining   relationships with targeted client group by coordinating all aspects of the client relationship   through the   delivery of value-added financial solutions (ranging from traditional to customized products) to existing and prospective clients that will help them to enhance their business.   Develops business development   strategy   to generate new business.   Provides leadership and direction to other credit staff and fosters   strong communication   between customers and internal staff from application through closing.   Coordinates all client-facing activities related to their clients, including credit support and other product   area   (e.g., Treasury Management) partners.   Responsible for the review and underwriting of credit requests and insuring   a ppropriateness and satisfaction level of existing services provided.   Responsible for developing revenue growth through generation of loans, deposits, fee   income   and cross selling all applicable bank services to existing customer base, and to   identify   and   solicit   bank services to non-customers.   Develops profitable new credit and non-credit new business within assigned territory.   Develops intimate knowledge of all customers and prospect opportunities.   Prepares and presents credit proposals for existing and new customers.   Ensures that proposals are complete,   viable   and that sources of repayment are sound and well documented.   Responsible for relationship review and overall relationship profitability.   Works with Portfolio Manager, Credit Analysts, and other members of the Credit Department to underwrite credit requests.   Ensures   proper reporting, documentation, and review to   determine   that a loan is an acceptable risk.   Monitors, on an ongoing basis, information concerning customer performance, abilities, and industry to   determine   that loan is an acceptable risk.   Attends community and/or industry-specific forums,   conferences   and/or meetings   to   broaden relationship   network   and continually deepen knowledge of trends and practices.   Provides support to the Capital Markets businesses by assessing whether securities products and capital markets services would be   appropriate for   a particular   client and   working with the Capital Markets teams to provide those products and services to clients.   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:       Undergraduate degree   required , graduate degree preferred.   8   – 10+ years of experience in Banking, Investment Banking, M&A or Capital Markets.       Minimum of 3 years of experience at the Director level.       Strong corporate finance and credit skills .   Proven   track record   of success in working as a part of a team to originate, and close complex financial transactions.       Proven ability to pitch, win and   execute on   corporate finance ideas.   Leadership experience and history of involvement in key decisions around a growing financial services business.     Excellent presentation skills, both oral and written   Strong relationship building skills   The ability to interact effectively with senior executives inside and outside our organization .   Expertise   in one or more business sectors is a plus.   Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and 63 license   required   per Fifth Third guidelines.   Series 24 license preferred.   REQUIRED SKILLS:       Qualified candidates will bring professional   proficiency ,   generally   acquired   through   8+   years of relevant work or internship experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.       Proven   track record   of success in leading teams to structure, negotiate and execute complex transactions.     Visib ility   to leadership as mentor in   training ,   retention   and development of talent.     High attention to detail and commitment to deliver high quality work product consistently.     Strong project management skills and ability to manage a team.     Strong collaboration,   communication   and leadership skills.     Ability to obtain and   maintain   required securities licenses   in accordance with   company policy.    SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:       Successful candidates will   demonstrate   a higher degree of   proficiency   (typically from   8+   years of practical experience or advanced academic exposure) across the following areas:       Client Advisory & Relationship Management   – Ability to lead strategic conversations, build trust, and deliver tailored solutions that deepen client relationships.       Origination & Commercial Impact   – Skilled in   identifying   opportunities, developing pitches, and converting ideas into revenue-generating engagements.       Team Leadership & Development   – Proven ability to mentor, develop, and lead high-performing teams.       Market Insight & Thought Leadership   – Ability to translate market trends into strategic content and client engagement strategies.       DOING THE RIGHT THING:   Our employees take pride in doing the right thing for customers and colleagues as well as being accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and following policies and procedures that protect all our valuable assets —including you.     Innovation Banking Executive Director Total Base Pay Range 121,900.00 - 262,100.00 USD Annual At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. 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