Principal, Fintech Innovation Banking
About the role
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. The Principal is responsible for supporting growth across three strategic pillars: Corporate Banking for Fintech Companies – providing comprehensive banking, treasury, lending, and capital markets solutions to venture-backed and growth-stage fintech companies. Embedded Banking & Fintech Infrastructure – delivering banking and funds-flow capabilities that enable fintech clients' products, with a particular emphasis on expanding the adoption and strategic value of the Newline platform. Asset-Backed Finance & Structured Capital Solutions – originating and executing warehouse facilities, forward-flow agreements, securitizations, ABS transactions, and other structured financing solutions for fintech lenders and specialty finance companies.
Location: New York, New York 10169
Responsibilities
- Build and interpret complex financial models; independently complete credit and financial statement analysis.
- Create high-impact, client-ready presentation materials.
- Apply strong understanding of venture capital structures and market trends to identify client needs and relevant solutions.
- Support and help originate venture debt, growth capital, MRR/ARR, treasury, FX, warrant, and capital markets opportunities.
- Coordinate with product partners to develop integrated financing solutions for complex client needs.
- Build strong relationships with peers, product partners, and senior bankers.
- Provide support and oversight to Capital Markets and Treasury partners on product suitability.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred.
- 5-7 years of experience in banking, corporate finance, or capital markets.
- Strong credit, corporate finance, and underwriting skills.
- SIE, Series 79, and Series 63 licenses required within Fifth Third guidelines.