Fixed Income Sales Analyst

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About the Role

The Fixed Income Analyst I supports both trading and research functions within the Fixed Income team. This role combines market execution support, portfolio analytics, and client servicing to help drive revenue, enhance client relationships, and contribute to strategic decision-making. The analyst will develop a strong foundation in fixed income securities, macroeconomic analysis, and trading operations.

Please see below for specific responsibilities and requirements for this role.

Your Responsibilities

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

• Analyze fixed income asset classes to identify trade ideas and portfolio adjustments.
• Support trading desk operations by executing trades, managing inventory, and processing transactions.
• Develop Excel models and quantitative tools to support portfolio analytics and research.
• Maintain relationships with brokers, dealers, and internal sales teams to facilitate market liquidity and trade execution.
• Assist in identifying sales opportunities from trading desk inventories and provide deeper credit and market spread analysis.
• Communicate macroeconomic trends and market conditions to inform timing and strategy.
• Participate in client servicing activities, including responding to inquiries, preparing materials, and supporting sales efforts.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to product training and knowledge sharing across institutional and retail sales teams.
• Assist with project management, RFPs, and administrative tasks related to recordkeeping and compliance.
• 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.
• Demonstrated academic or professional exposure to financial analysis and corporate finance concepts.
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 63 licenses.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Required Skills

Qualified candidates will bring emerging professional proficiency, generally acquired through 0-2 years of relevant work or internship experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for financial modeling and presentation development.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when needed.
• Ability to obtain Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 63 licenses within the timeframe outlined by company policy.

Please refer to the "Skills for Success" section to learn how to stand out as an applicant.

Skills for Success

Successful candidates will demonstrate a higher degree of proficiency (typically from 0-2 years of practical experience or advanced academic exposure) across the following areas:

• Financial Modeling: Ability to build and interpret complex financial models to support transaction analysis and client recommendations.
• Due Diligence: Experience conducting credit, accounting, and legal due diligence to assess transaction viability and risk.
• Market Research: Skilled in sourcing and synthesizing market data, economic trends, and comparable transactions to inform strategic decisions.
• Client Communication: Ability to prepare compelling pitch materials and market updates tailored to client needs and business objectives.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with third-party financial platforms and databases (e.g., Bloomberg, Capital IQ) used in investment banking or corporate finance environments.

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.

About the role

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.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.

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.

LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

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