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GENERAL FUNCTION: The Corporate Banking Director I has sales responsibilities as well as providing supervision, direction and leadership to the Associates and Analysts on the team. This position requires deep knowledge and understanding of the insurance industry and insurance companies and serves as the primary relationship contact for a portfolio of insurance clients and prospects. Responsible for directing the workflow of the team's Associates and Analysts to ensure that these resources are allocated appropriately across the group's projects and that the high-priority projects are getting the appropriate attention. This leader will play a leadership role in the evolution and development of the group's modeling and analytical capabilities, as well as in the training and development of staff, with limited supervision. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that the team is creating and delivering high-quality analysis and materials.
Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for clients and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive client experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

• Independently manages a portfolio of insurance clients, with primary responsibility for cross-sell, return generation, and First Line of Defense.
• Understands and evaluates complex financial models.
• Performs complex financial analysis.
• Creates high-impact presentation materials using PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and other relevant applications.
• Works well as part of a team in a high-pressure environment.
• Develops good working relationships with peers and seniors leaders in Corporate Banking and the rest of the organization.
• Manages priorities while working on a number of high-priority engagements simultaneously.
• Exhibits a strong background in credit and corporate finance and the ability to apply that knowledge to corporate finance oriented projects.
• Serves as direct support to the Directors and is capable of making internal and external presentations to support the efforts of the RMs on the team.
• Manages, mentors, and develops staff including Analysts and Associates.
• Interacts independently with all important constituencies in the course of the development and delivery of a strategic, client facing assignment.
• Provide 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May directly or indirectly influence the day to day supervision of the Associates and Analysts. Responsible for providing employees timely, candid and constructive performance feedback; developing employees to their fullest potential and providing challenging opportunities that enhance employee career growth; identifying and developing appropriate talent pool to ensure adequate bench strength and succession planning; recognizing and rewarding employees for accomplishments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Excellent presentation skills, both oral and written.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• The ability to interact effectively with senior executives inside and outside our organization.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Undergraduate degree required, graduate degree preferred.
• 6 - 8+ years of experience in Banking, Investment Banking, M&A or Capital Markets preferred.
• 4+ years of corporate banking analysis and sales management preferred.
• Strong corporate finance and credit skills required, underwriting experience preferred.
• 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
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79 and 63 licenses required.

Corporate Banking Director - FIG
Total Base Pay Range 94,500.00 - 203,200.00 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. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.
The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.
Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.
LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
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