Fixed Income, Financial Institutions Group Sales

Fifth Third Bank

. Build and maintain long-term relationships with key institutional clients, serving as a primary advisor on fixed income strategies.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeAtlanta • California, Florida, Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain long-term relationships with key institutional clients, serving as a primary advisor on fixed income strategies.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand market share and achieve revenue goals.
Deliver tailored market updates, trade ideas, and strategic recommendations to senior-level decision-makers.
Lead regional sales initiatives and campaigns to drive profitability and client engagement.
Collaborate with senior leadership to set annual objectives and monitor progress toward performance targets.
Represent the organization at industry conferences, trade shows, and client forums to enhance brand visibility.
Apply advanced knowledge of economics, fixed income markets, and capital markets to inform client strategies.
Provide market feedback to traders and underwriters to optimize product offerings and pricing strategies.
Oversee the structuring and execution of complex fixed income transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Maintain CRM systems (e.g., IRIS, FI Client Portal) for client data integrity and sales reporting.
Develop strong working relationships with back-office teams to ensure seamless operational support.
Provide timely, candid, and constructive feedback to team members.
Mentor Associates and Analysts, fostering technical development and career growth.
Build a strong talent pipeline to ensure bench strength and succession planning.
Perform additional tasks as assigned, adapting to evolving priorities to support team and organizational goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in institutional sales, fixed income, or capital markets.
Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 63 licenses required; Series 24 strongly preferred for supervisory responsibilities.
Proven track record of leading complex transactions and managing senior-level client relationships.
Exceptional leadership and team development capabilities.
Advanced understanding of fixed income markets, products, and transaction structures.
Strong business development and strategic advisory skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive-level client interactions.
High level of integrity and commitment to regulatory compliance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; advanced familiarity with Bloomberg and CRM systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.
Extensive benefits programs designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.

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Hard Skills & Tools

fixed income strategiesbusiness developmentstrategic recommendationscomplex transactionsregulatory compliancemarket analysisclient relationship managementsales reportingtransaction structurescapital markets

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentcommunicationpresentation skillsmentoringrelationship buildingadaptabilityfeedback deliverystrategic advisoryintegrity

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMBACFASecurities Industry Essentials (SIE)Series 7Series 63Series 24