National Fiduciary Leader

The National Fiduciary Leader provides strategic, operational and fiduciary leadership for an assigned portfolio of specialized and broadly based fiduciary businesses across Fifth Third Bank. The portfolio may span multiple client segments, advisory channels and trust administration models based on business needs. The role establishes clear direction, promotes consistent fiduciary decision-making and client service, and ensures the assigned businesses operate in accordance with governing documents, applicable laws and regulations, and Bank policies and procedures.

The leader partners across Wealth & Asset Management with Fiduciary Services, Private Bank, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Investment Management, Operations and affiliated businesses to deliver scalable solutions, manage risk and support responsible growth. Please see below for specific responsibilities and requirements for this role.

• National Business Leadership:
  Set strategy and provide leadership for assigned national trust businesses, translating enterprise and Wealth & Asset Management priorities into clear objectives, operating plans and measurable outcomes.
• Fiduciary Oversight:
  Promote consistent, sound fiduciary judgment across assigned teams, including interpretation of governing documents, account acceptance, discretionary decisions, administrative actions, exceptions and complex client matters.
• Risk and Governance:
  Identify, assess, manage, monitor and escalat fiduciary, legal, regulatory, operational and reputational risks; maintain effective controls and support governance committees, approval forums and issue‑management processes.
• Client and Advisor Partnership:
  Partner with trust professionals, Private Bank teams, affiliated advisors and other internal stakeholders to deliver coordinated fiduciary solutions, resolve escalated matters and support a consistent client experience.
• Business and Practice Management:
  Lead the operating model for assigned businesses, including capacity planning, service standards, workflows, role clarity, performance measures and prioritization of resources.
• Policy and Process Consistency:
  Develop, interpret and implement trust policies, procedures and administration standards; identify process gaps and lead improvements that strengthen controls, improve efficiency and enhance service.
• Regulatory and Issue Management:
  Oversee timely remediation of regulatory, Audit, Compliance, Legal and self‑identified issues, including complaints, exceptions, corrective actions and emerging fiduciary risks.
• Talent and Culture:
  Build and develop high‑performing teams through clear expectations, coaching, succession planning, talent development and an inclusive culture grounded in accountability, collaboration and sound judgment.
• Growth and Market Support:
  Support responsible growth by evaluating new opportunities, strengthening referral and partner relationships, and ensuring fiduciary capabilities, staffing and controls are aligned to business needs.
• Industry and Enterprise Leadership:
  Maintain current knowledge of fiduciary laws, regulations, industry trends and specialized trust practices; represent the Bank in appropriate industry, professional and community forums and contribute expertise across the enterprise.
• 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.

• Fiduciary Leadership:
  Applying fiduciary principles and sound judgment to complex trust administration, account acceptance, discretionary decisions and escalated client matters.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identifying and balancing legal, regulatory, operational, reputational and business risk while…