Healthcare Investment Banking Associate

About the role

We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank.

Responsibilities

• Build and understand complex financial models.
• Perform complex financial analysis with minimal supervision.
• 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.
• Develop good working relationships with peers and senior bankers in Corporate & Investment Bank and the rest of the organization.
• Manage priorities while working on a number of high priority opportunities simultaneously.
• Complete basic credit and corporate finance overview and analysis independently.
• Serve as support to the Managing Directors and be capable of making internal and external presentations to support the efforts of the Managing Directors on the team.
• Interact with all important constituencies in the course of executing and closing loan transactions.
• Ensure adherence to risk, compliance, confidentiality, and information barrier requirements across all workstreams.
• Perform other duties as assigned, adapting to new tasks or shifts in priorities as necessary to support your team’s and the company’s mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree/certification (e.g., CFA) preferred but not required.
• 5–7 years of total relevant investment banking, capital markets or corporate finance experience, including prior Associate-level responsibilities; internal promotion candidates typically have 5–7 total years’ experience.
• Proven project leadership across multiple concurrent transactions with tight deadlines; ability to manage across senior bankers and external advisors.
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and Series 63 licenses (or ability to maintain/obtain within company policy).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Skills

• Expertise in reviewing complex financial models and valuation work product; ability to translate analytical and credit findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong client-facing communication skills; capable of leading portions of meetings, managing expectations, and delivering concise updates.
• Deep familiarity with legal documentation, diligence scopes, and transaction processes; adept at navigating issues and driving resolution.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality; sets standards for accuracy, consistency, and presentation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor junior talent and to foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture.
• Fluency with financial databases and platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Capital IQ).

Benefits

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.

Pay

Total Base Pay Range: $82,100.00 - $172,500.00 USD Annually

Schedule

Not specified