- Salary
- $61k – $126k
- Location
- Fifth Third Center - Cleveland, United States of America · Nashville, TN
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
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ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Investment Banking Analyst II is responsible for supporting the execution of complex financial transactions and strategic initiatives within Corporate & Investment Banking. This role involves advanced financial modeling, credit analysis, and due diligence activities to support deal teams in underwriting, structuring, and presenting client solutions. The Investment Banking Analyst II is expected to demonstrate increasing autonomy, contribute to idea generation, and support senior bankers in client engagement and transaction execution.
Please see below for specific responsibilities and requirements for this role.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities for this role are below; you may support projects of varying complexity based on skill and organizational priorities.
Apply accounting, corporate finance, credit, and capital markets concepts to support transaction analysis and execution.
Develop a strong working knowledge of various legal documents governing transactions.
Build and refine financial models to assess company performance, credit trends, and transaction viability.
Conduct initial and ongoing due diligence, including credit research, comparable debt analysis, and ratings assessments.
Perform accounting, business, and legal due diligence for new and existing clients.
Analyze financial statements and market data to support credit and corporate finance evaluations.
Prepare client-facing materials including pitch books, market updates, and transaction summaries.
Synthesize large volumes of financial and qualitative data to support strategic recommendations and client solutions.
Distribute market commentary, economic updates, and pricing information to internal and external stakeholders.
Develop proficiency in third-party financial platforms and maintain internal databases used by the business.
Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities with oversight from associates and senior bankers.
Communicate project status, timelines, and deliverables effectively across deal teams.
Support internal initiatives related to process improvement, data integrity, and operational efficiency.
Provide informal mentorship to Analyst I team members, offering guidance on technical skills, modeling best practices, and professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned, adapting to evolving business needs and team priorities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
1–3 years of relevant experience capital markets or advisory work and / or Investment Banking or Private Equity Internship
Demonstrated academic or professional exposure to financial analysis and corporate finance concepts.
Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and Series 63 licenses.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Qualified candidates will bring emerging professional proficiency, generally acquired through 1-3 years of relevant work or internship experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
Advanced analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
Proficiency in financial modeling and presentation development.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and client-facing deliverables.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
High attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within deal teams.
Familiarity with financial databases and platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Capital IQ).
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.
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: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.
LOCATION -- Cleveland, Ohio 44114Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes – no matter how they are submitted – will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
