Senior Associate - Technology and Telecommunications

Strong preference will be given to candidates based in/moving to Cincinnati, OH.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The responsibilities for this role are below; you may support projects of varying complexity based on skill and organizational priorities.    

• Lead the day-to-day execution of client coverage initiatives and live opportunities; coordinate deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder communication. 

• Direct and quality-control financial models and analyses; perform complex modeling and scenario analyses as needed; articulate key drivers, risks, and recommendations to senior bankers and clients. 

• Own diligence workflows and content readiness: ensure models, pitch materials, client updates, and prospecting materials are accurate, current, and aligned to strategy. 

• Partner with product teams (DCM/ECM and others) to craft integrated financing and advisory solutions; support origination with idea generation and sector insights. 

• Prepare and lead portions of client meetings and calls; respond to detailed analytical and credit questions with clarity. 

• Mentor, coach, and oversee Analysts and Associates/CAP participants; provide structured feedback and contribute to staffing and performance inputs. 

• Drive continuous improvement in templates, processes, and knowledge management to enhance efficiency and quality across the platform. 

• Ensure adherence to risk, compliance, confidentiality, and information barrier requirements across all workstreams. 

• Other Duties: Performing other duties as assigned, adapting to new tasks or shifts in priorities as necessary to support your team’s and the company’s mission. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred. 

• 4 - 5 years of total experience in Banking, Investment Banking, M&A, or Capital Markets (including prior Associate-level responsibilities). 

• Strong credit underwriting and corporate banking skills. 

• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and presentation development. 

• Excellent presentation and client communication skills (written and oral). 

• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and Series 63 licenses required within Fifth Third guidelines. 

REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Execution Leadership: Manage multiple concurrent opportunities with tight timelines; coordinate across coverage and product partners. 

• Client Impact: Elevate client dialogue with insights on capital structure, market dynamics, and financing alternatives. 

• Credit & Valuation Acumen: Review complex analyses, identify risks and mitigants, and translate findings into actionable recommendations. 

• Communication & Presence: Lead portions