Investment Banking Associate I/II

Fifth Third Bank

Investment Banking Associate providing analytical support and creating presentation materials for Corporate & Investment Banking teams. Managing high-priority opportunities and collaborating with senior bankers.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeCharlotte • Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $71,100 - $145,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling and analysis, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Capable of managing multiple high-priority projects while building relationships within the Corporate & Investment Bank.

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Financial ModelingFinancial AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointInvestment Banking M&A

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingFinancial AnalysisCredit AnalysisCorporate FinancePresentation Development

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationRelationship BuildingTime ManagementAdaptabilityStress Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordInformation Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)Series 79Series 63

Industry Keywords

Investment BankingMergers and Acquisitions (M&A)Financial TransactionsCorporate Finance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and understand complex financial models.
Perform complex financial analysis with minimal oversight.
Create high-impact presentation materials using PowerPoint, Excel, Word and other relevant software programs.
Complete research and maintain information databases as required.
Work well as part of a team in a high stress environment and under tight deadlines.
Develop good working relationships with peers and senior bankers in the Corporate & Investment Bank and the rest of the organization.
Manage priorities while working on a number of high priority opportunities simultaneously.
Complete credit and corporate finance overview and analysis independently.
Serve as support to the Managing Directors and be capable of making internal and external presentations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in Investment Banking M&A.
MBA typical but not required based on prior experience.
Proven track record of contributing to the origination and closing of complex financial transactions as part of a team.
Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and Series 63 licenses (or ability to obtain within company policy).
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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