Executive Director, Consumer Sponsor Coverage

• Cover private equity firms and alternative asset managers investing in the Consumer sector
• Drive deep connectivity and relationships with key decision makers to generate M&A advisory, leveraged finance, and commercial banking engagements
• Develop individual strategies for more than 30 sponsor clients with deal partners, capital markets professionals, and senior management
• Originate and oversee execution of lead financing transactions for high-value portfolio companies
• Collaborate with sector teams and product partners across capital markets and commercial banking
• Lead positioning strategy with financial sponsor clients and position Fifth Third Bank as a trusted advisor
• Prospect, pitch, and execute high-value M&A and lead financing transactions
• Generate engagements and revenue across M&A advisory, leveraged finance, capital markets, fund finance, and treasury management
• Oversee teams in origination and execution of new transactions
• Engage with the broader Financial Sponsors Group to drive best practices and coordination
• Conduct frequent business development interactions and client meetings
• Prioritize and track calling efforts and outcomes while maintaining CRM systems
• Travel for business and attend client meetings
• Direct or indirectly supervise junior SRMs or bankers
• Provide timely, candid, and constructive performance feedback
• Develop employees and provide challenging career-growth opportunities

• 15+ years working with private equity firms in investment banking, M&A, capital raising, or equivalent experience
• Strong track record in client relationship development and originations
• Ability to generate unique and actionable ideas with M&A advisory and sector teams
• Ability to lead and manage multiple deal teams across product capabilities
• Experience with sponsor leveraged finance transactions from origination to close
• Demonstrated leadership, client presence, and communication skills
• Ability to work closely with and develop analysts and associates
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree, MBA, or JD preferred
• FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses

Demonstrates extensive experience in private equity and investment banking, with a strong focus on M&A advisory, capital raising, and relationship management. Proven ability to lead deal teams and develop strategic client relationships while overseeing high-value financing transactions.

• Private Equity Experience
• M&A Advisory
• Client Relationship Development
• Leveraged Finance Transactions
• Leadership and Team Management

• M&A
• Capital Raising
• Deal Origination
• Transaction Execution
• Financial Analysis

• Communication Skills
• Client Presence
• Performance Feedback
• Team Development

• FINRA Series 79 License
• FINRA Series 63 License

• Consumer Sector
• Financial Sponsors Group
• Commercial Banking
• Fund Finance
• Treasury Management

• CRM Systems