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Investment Banking Principal / Vice President - Environmental Services

Fifth Third Bank · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Jul 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a deal you ran day to day. What went wrong and how did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they have real execution experience and stay calm when processes go sideways.

Tell me about a time you gave tough feedback to an analyst or associate.

What they are checking: Whether they can be candid and constructive, which the posting asks of the role.

What would you do

Walk me through how you'd build a pitch for a founder-owned environmental services company thinking about a sale.

What they are checking: Whether they can tailor a pitch to an owner's goals, not just show league tables.

You have three live deals and one strong analyst. How do you allocate junior resources?

What they are checking: Whether they balance priorities and protect people from burnout while getting work done.

A buyer comes back with a price well below what the seller expected late in the process. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage client expectations and keep competitive tension in a process.

How do you build relationships with private equity sponsors active in this space?

What they are checking: Whether they understand sponsor coverage as a source of deals on both buy and sell side.

About the work

What's happening in environmental services M&A right now, and which subsectors are most active?

What they are checking: Whether they know the sector well enough to bring ideas to clients in this specialized group.

How would you value a regional waste collection business with landfill assets?

What they are checking: Whether they understand route density, airspace, closure liabilities, and how comps and DCF apply.

How do you review a model built by an associate so you catch the errors that matter?

What they are checking: Whether they have a method for quality control rather than spot-checking at random.

What diligence issues are most likely to come up when selling an environmental services business?

What they are checking: Whether they anticipate environmental liabilities, permits, and regulatory exposure.

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The full job description

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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. ABOUT THE ROLE: Provide leadership in the pitching and execution of CIB transactions while providing support to the Managing Directors in the day to day management of the team's Associates and Analysts to ensure that junior resources are allocated appropriately across the groups projects and that the high-priority projects are getting the appropriate attention . The Principal will play a leadership role in the oversight of the groups modeling and analytical capabilities with limited supervision will be responsible for ensuring that the team is creating and delivering high-quality analysis and materials. The Principal will be the point person in creating high-impact pitch materials and will run the execution processes for transactions. The Principal may be responsible for direct day to day supervision of Associates and Analysts, providing employees timely, candid and constructive performance feedback; developing employees to their fullest potential and providing challenging opportunities that enhance employee career growth; identifying and developing appropriate talent pool to ensure adequate bench strength and succession planning; recognizing and rewarding employees for accomplishments. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: The re sponsibilities for this role are below; you may support projects of varying complexity based on skill and organizational priorities. • Understand and evaluate complex financial models. • Perform complex financial analysis . • Create high-impact presentation materials using PowerPoint, Excel, Word and other relevant software programs. • Work well as part of a team in a high stress environment. • Develop good working relationships with peers and senior bankers in Corporate & Investment Bank and the rest of the organization. • Manage priorities while working on a number of high priority opportunities simultaneously. • Apply a strong background in credit and corporate finance to CIB transactions. • Serve as support to senior bankers and be capable of making internal and external presentations to support the efforts of the Managing Directors on the team. • Interact independently with all important constituencies in the course of executing and closing transactions. • 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: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance , Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree/certification (e.g., CFA) strongly preferred but not required . • 7 -10 years of total relevant investment banking experience, including prior Associate-level responsibilities and ideally including Environmental Services . • Proven track record of success in working as a part of a team to originate, and close complex financial transactions. • Excellent presentation skills, both oral and written. • Strong relationship building skills. • Strong Credit Skills • The ability to interact effectively with senior executives inside and outside our organization . • Expertise in one or more industries. • Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and Series 63 licenses (or ability to maintain /obtain within company policy). • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. REQUIRED SKILLS : • Expertise in reviewing complex financial models and valuation work product; ability to translate analytical and credit findings into actionable recommendations. • Strong client-facing communication skills; capable of leading portions of meetings, managing expectations, and delivering concise updates. • Deep familiarity with legal documentation, diligence scopes, and transaction processes; adept at navigating issues and driving resolution. • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality; sets standards for accuracy, consistency, and presentation. • Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor junior talent and to foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture. • Fluency with financial databases and platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Capital IQ). SKILLS FOR SUCCESS: • Successful candidates will demonstrate a higher degree of proficiency (typically from 5-7 years of practical experience or advanced academic exposure) across the following areas: • Execution Leadership: Anticipate roadblocks, manage critical paths, and ensure on-time, on-quality delivery across complex engagements. • Client Impact: Elevate client dialogue with insights on valuation, credit, process strategy, and market dynamics. • Commercial Acumen: Support origination with idea generation and by identifying cross-sell opportunities across the platform. • Team Building: Develop junior talent through structured feedback, training moments, and role-modeling of best practices. • Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate operational, reputational, and compliance risks. DOING THE RIGHT THING: Our employees take pride in doing the right thing for customers and colleagues as well as being accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and following policies and procedures that protect all our valuable assets —including you ​ . Investment Banking Principal / Vice President - Environmental Services At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day. Compensation for this position is largely incentive-based. Incentive compensation is combined with either a base salary or a draw to determine total cash compensation, and incentive compensation is based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance. More information can be obtained upon request. Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner. LOCATION -- Dallas, Texas 75201 Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes – no matter how they are submitted – will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee. Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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