MD, Leveraged Finance Sales & Trading

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The responsibilities for this role are below; you may support projects of varying complexity based on skill and organizational priorities.     Develop and maintain relationships with a diversified set of investors including institutional TLB asset managers, commercial banks, and private credit accounts, focused on the execution and advancement of the Loan Capital Markets platform.  Sell new issue and support loan trading in both the institutional and pro rata markets, and make sound underwriting decisions to drive outstanding results across the Syndicated Leveraged Finance platform Provide leadership in the evaluation and execution of complex capital markets transactions crossing multiple industry verticals and product lines.  Work with Relationship Managers, Investment Bankers, the Commercial Leadership team, and other members of the Syndicated Leveraged Finance business to identify capital markets opportunities across industry verticals and geographies.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance , Accounting, Economics, or   a related   field. Graduate degree preferred.    1 5 + years of   experience in Banking, Investment Banking, or Capital Markets   Proven   track record   of success in originating, structuring, and closing complex financial transactions.   Leadership experience and history of involvement in key decisions around a growing financial services business.   Expertise   in one or more industries.   Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and Series 63 licenses   required .    Series 24 (Supervisor) license preferred.   Ability to travel   as   required .

Qualified candidates will bring professional   proficiency ,   generally   acquired   through 1 5   years of relevant work or internship experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.    Proven leadership and collaboration skills across matrixed organizations and cross-functional teams.    Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.    Strong mentoring,   leadership   and teamwork skills.       SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:     Successful candidates will   demonstrate   a higher degree of   proficiency   (typically from 1 5   years of practical experience or advanced academic exposure) across the following areas:    Client Advisory & Relationship Management – Ability to lead strategic conversations, build trust, and deliver tailored solutions that deepen client relationships.    Origination & Commercial Impact – Skilled in   identifying   opportunities, developing pitches, and converting ideas into revenue-generating engagements.

Leadership & Development – Proven ability to mentor, develop, and lead high-performing teams.    Market Insight & Thought Leadership – Ability to translate market trends into strategic content and client engagement strategies.      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 ​ .    #LI-JO1 MD, Leveraged Finance Sales & Trading 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. Compensation for this position is largely incentive-based. Incentive compensation is combined with either a base salary or a draw to determine total