Director, Leveraged Finance Group

## Director, Leveraged Finance GroupApplylocations: Charlotte, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 19, 2026 (20 days left to apply)job requisition id: R68879**Make banking a Fifth Third better** We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank.GENERAL FUNCTION:A Director in Leveraged Finance will have primary responsibility for leading a deal team of dedicated leveraged finance professionals on behalf of Fifth Third Bank. The Leveraged Finance team with be responsible for pitching, structuring, underwriting and executing leveraged transactions across the entire Fifth Third Commercial Bank platform. Leveraged Finance originates and structures bank debt supporting acquisition or recapitalization transactions, often involving private equity sponsors.Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank’s risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* The team will be responsible for pitching, structuring, underwriting and executing Leverage Finance transactions to targeted Fifth Third clients.* Support relationships with Covered sponsors.* Responsible for carrying out day-to-day Coverage, Origination, and transaction management responsibilities for Covered sponsors.* Develop effective calling and business Development practices that Optimize time and resource management, and ensure sustainable delivery of strategic ideas / solutions for Sponsor clients.* Establish strong working partnerships and routines with Key internal Partners.* Manage and prioritize a pipeline of financing and advisory / M&A opportunities.* Leverage Extensive knowledge of financing and M&A solutions and relevant M&A and capital markets activity.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:May Include Direct or Indirect supervision and direction of the day-to-day activities of junior LF professionals. Provide employees and Key internal Partners with timely, candid, and constructive performance feedback. Develop employees to fullest potential and Provide challenging opportunities that enhance career growth.MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:* 8+ years leveraged Finance, private Equity, investment banking or related financial services.* Extensive knowledge of private Equity, capital markets, merger and acquisition structures, and understanding / experience with credit analysis is required.* thorough knowledge of credit policies, procedures, and terminology.* strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.* Demonstrable success originating and executing complex financial transactions.* Bachelor's degree required (MBA preferred), ideally with concentration in Business, Finance or Accounting.Director, Leveraged Finance GroupAt 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.The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.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. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner. LOCATION -- Charlotte, North Carolina 28202Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes – no matter how they are submitted – will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr