Equity Trader

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. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 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. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Graduate degree preferred. 15+ 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. REQUIRED SKILLS Qualified candidates will bring professional proficiency, generally acquired through 15 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 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. Team 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 cash compensation, and incentive compensation is based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance. More information can be obtained upon request. 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 28202 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. Introduce yourself to our team to stay connected on future opportunities. We look forward to finding the right place for you. Are you ready to take the next step? Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust. #J-18808-Ljbffr