Fifth Third Bank

Executive Director, Aerospace & Defense Sponsor Coverage

Fifth Third Bank

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Charlotte • New York • North Carolina • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Active coverage and relationship management of > 30 financial sponsor clients focused on investing in the A&D sector
  • Lead the overall positioning strategy with key financial sponsor clients to position Fifth Third Bank as a trusted advisor
  • Collaborate and partner with senior industry coverage and product bankers to prospect, pitch, and execute high-value M&A and lead financing transactions with financial sponsor clients and their portfolio companies
  • Successfully generate engagements and revenue across the capital markets and commercial banking landscape, including but not limited to M&A advisory, leveraged finance, capital markets, fund finance, and treasury management
  • Oversee and lead teams in the origination and execution of new transactions to ensure timely response and desired outcomes for both the Bank and client
  • Take an active role in engaging with broader Financial Sponsors Group to drive best practices and coordination
  • Frequent business development interactions and meetings with clients
  • Prioritize and track calling efforts and outcomes while maintaining CRM systems to coordinate across the Bank
  • Business travel and client meetings will be a core component of this role to foster client engagement.

Requirements

  • 15+ years working with private equity firms in Investment Banking, M&A, capital raising that includes experience in Aerospace and Defense
  • Strong track record for client relationship development and originations by generating unique and actionable ideas while working closely with M&A advisory and sector teams on strategic opportunities relevant to sponsor clients
  • Ability to lead and manage multiple deal teams at one time across product capabilities, including sponsor leveraged finance transactions from origination to close
  • Demonstrated leadership, client presence, and communication skills
  • Work closely with and develop analysts and associates
  • Bachelor’s degree is required, and master’s degree is preferable (MBA or JD)
  • FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses.
Benefits
  • Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.
  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
M&A advisorycapital raisingleveraged financefund financetreasury managementtransaction originationdeal managementfinancial analysisclient relationship developmentbusiness development
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationclient presencecollaborationstrategic thinkingrelationship managementteam managementorganizational skillsnegotiationproblem-solving
Certifications
FINRA Series 79FINRA Series 63MBAJD