Executive Director, Innovation Banking

## Executive Director, Innovation Banking Apply:
San Francisco, CA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply):
R73075
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** RESPONSIBILITIES:
** The responsibilities for this role are below; you may support projects of varying complexity based on skill and organizational priorities.
* Manages a portfolio of VC backed technology and emerging growth clients, with primary responsibility for transaction origination, deal execution, return generation and risk management oversight.
* Attends industry-specific forums, conferences, and/or meetings to expand sales pipeline and broaden relationship network and continually deepen knowledge of trends and practices.
* Provides sales support to the Capital Markets, Investment Banking, and FX verticals by assessing whether the respective products and services would be appropriate for a particular client.
* Works with Portfolio Manager, Analysts, and other members of Credit Administration to underwrite and approve credit requests.
* Ensures proper reporting, documentation, and risk review to determine acceptable ongoing portfolio risk.
* Develops good working relationships with peers and senior leaders in Innovation Banking and the rest of the organization.
* Manages key portfolio priorities while working on numerous high-priority client engagements simultaneously.
* Exhibits a strong background in credit and corporate finance and the ability to apply that knowledge to corporate finance-oriented strategy.
* Serves as direct support to the Managing Director and can make internal and external presentations to support team leadership efforts.
* Interacts independently with all important stakeholders during the development and delivery of a strategic, client facing engagements.
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* MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

*** Undergraduate degree required, MBA or graduate degree preferred.
* 8 – 10+ years of experience in Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Technology Finance, Capital Markets or Venture Capital.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience at the Director level.
* Advanced relationship management skills working with technology startups and / or VC firms.
* Forward-thinking strategic client advisory, business development, corporate finance, and risk management acumen.
* Proven track record of success in leading a sales team to originate, structure, negotiate and execute complex financial transactions.
* Leadership experience and history of involvement in key decision making at an established financial services firm.
* Excellent presentation skills, both oral and written, along with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives inside and outside our organization.
* Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and 63 license required per Fifth Third guidelines.
* Series 24 license preferred.
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* REQUIRED SKILLS:

** Qualified candidates will bring professional proficiency, generally acquired through 8+ years of relevant work or internship experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
* Expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Infrastructure & Applications, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Frontier Technology, or other technology sectors is a plus.
* High attention to detail and commitment to deliver high-quality work product consistently.
* Ability to understand and evaluate complex technology financial models.
* Strong communication, collaboration, execution, and risk management skills.
* Strong leadership track record mentoring, training, retaining, and developing talent.
* Executing transactions as part of a team in a high-pressure environment.
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