Underwriting Associate – Corporate Banking

Fifth Third Bank

Underwriting Associate supporting Senior Underwriters in executing loans and managing credit risks for Fifth Third Bank. Involves due diligence, financial modeling, and partnership with internal teams.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeCharlotte • Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Senior Underwriters in underwriting and executing loans for clients
Perform detailed due diligence on companies, industries, and management teams
Build detailed financial projection models to analyze credit metrics
Prepare succinct underwriting memorandums
Establish strong working partnerships with key internal partners
Manage multiple transactions/projects
Review and offer feedback to Underwriting Senior Analysts and Analysts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in underwriting, credit, or originations in the corporate banking industry
Demonstrate solid credit agreement and underwriting skills
Attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills
Analytical capability, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strong work ethic; comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Differentiated compensation offerings
Health, financial, emotional, and social well-being support

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritingfinancial projection modelingcredit metrics analysisdue diligencecredit agreement skills

Soft Skills

attention to detailverbal communicationwritten communicationanalytical capabilitycritical thinkingproblem-solvingstrong work ethic