Enterprise Valuation Analyst II

Responsibilities

• Prepare enterprise valuation reports documenting methodology, key assumptions, sensitivities, and valuation conclusions to support leveraged lending underwriting and portfolio monitoring.
• Calculate enterprise value using discounted cash flow (DCF) model while analyzing and assessing likelihood of projected cash flows based on industry data, historical performance, and reasonableness of add-backs.
• Run and interpret sensitivity analyses (WACC, terminal growth, leverage, margins) and scenario cases (management/base/downside) to support defensible valuation ranges.
• Utilize and critically evaluate the Bank’s advanced leveraged finance projection model in Excel.
• Effectively communicate with deal teams to manage transaction deadlines, obtain relevant comps, and review projection assumptions.
• Conduct industry research with S&P Capital IQ, IBIS World, Kroll, DealStats, and other reputable publicly available resources.
• Develop proficiency in third-party financial platforms and maintain internal databases.
• Adhere to Enterprise Valuation policy and contribute to ongoing enhancements of templates, databases, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• 2-5 years of credit analysis or valuation experience, preferably in Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance, or industry verticals.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic, detail orientation, positive attitude, and passion for excellence.
• Self-starter with ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy.
• Resourceful with strong critical thinking skills. Capable of finding answers not immediately given.
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present conclusions effectively.
• Highly effective written communication skills; ability to create clear, well-structured valuation deliverables.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working within financial models (advanced modeling proficiency a plus).
• Understanding of valuation concepts such as market comps, free cash flow, EBITDA, present value, and WACC.

Skills

• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of valuation concepts.

Benefits

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: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html.

LOCATION -- Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503