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Portfolio Manager 1 (PCS)

Fifth Third Bank, N.A.

Cincinnati, OHFull-timeSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
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Location
Cincinnati, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Portfolio Manager acts within established investment policy guidelines to recommend and execute investment programs for client accounts and relationships. The role includes investment management, client service, and support of new business efforts, with client interactions generally conducted by phone, video, and email. The manager works toward sales and retention goals while delivering an exceptional client experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Communication, requiredPresentation Skills, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredProblem Solving, requiredInvestment Strategies, requiredInvestment Products, requiredPortfolio Construction, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredMicrosoft Word, requiredMicrosoft Excel, requiredMicrosoft PowerPoint, requiredMicrosoft Copilot, requiredClient Experience, nice to haveTeam Collaboration, nice to haveOrganization, nice to haveAdaptability, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, requiredFinance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration, nice to have3+ Years Professional Experience, requiredMoney Management, Investment Research, or Financial Services Experience, nice to have

Full job description

Cincinnati, OH

Full time

R74585

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:

Acts within established investment policy guidelines to recommend and execute investment programs designed to achieve the objectives of a significant volume of client accounts and/or relationships . Delivers an exceptional client experience while achieving sales and retention goals. As the Portfolio Manager, primary functions include investment management, client service and support of new business efforts. Client interactions are generally limited to phone , video and e-mail interactions.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

  • Client Development: Develop satisfied clients and new sources of asset management revenue through frequent contact with relationships, generally of low to medium complexity and size.

  • Business Collaboration: Work with business partners and participate in One Bank activities, including One Bank meetings, pre-call planning, and post call follow-up to win new business opportunities , when applicable.

  • Investment Planning: Consult with clients and advisors to develop investment objectives and implement a suitable investment plan, maintaining an Investment Policy Statement (IPS) for each client relationship.

  • Proposal Presentation: Meet with prospects and clients, preparing and presenting proposals for investment management.

  • Account Administration Coordination: Work with Trust and/or Account Officers to learn the intentions of the trust , IRA, or agency agreement and identify the most appropriate investment policy to accomplish client objectives .

  • Portfolio Management: Invest assets according to investment policy guidelines to deliver a competitive rate of return within the given level of risk and best interest of the client.

  • Team Engagement: Regularly engage with peers and business partners to ensure effective communication regarding client objectives and coordinat ion of portfolio changes.

  • Market Awareness: Maintain awareness of new investment strategies, techniques and products through regular contact with other industry professionals and through internal and external research.

  • Trend Analysis: Keep informed of market trends and analyze the effect of these trends on clients’ investment portfolios.

  • Policy Compliance: Follow established investment policies and procedures including annual account reviews and working to minimize and/or document exceptions.

  • 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 ; a major in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration preferred.

  • Three or more years of professional experience ; money management, investment research or financial services experience preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Qualified candidates will possess a moderate degree of proficiency (typically from 3+ years of work or practical experience), in:

  • Communication: Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and presentation skills.

  • Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking: Applies strong analytical skills to evaluate investment options, solve complex client challenges, and make data-informed decisions.

  • Strategy Knowledge: General knowledge of the firm’s investment strategies, products, and portfolio construction methodologies.

  • Software Proficiency: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel PowerPoint , and CoPilot .

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:

Qualified candidates will possess a moderate degree of proficiency (typically from 3+ years of work or practical experience), across a suite of skills including, but not limited to:

  • Client Experience: Delivers an exceptional client experience while achieving sales and retention goals.

  • Team Collaboration: Works effectively with internal and external partners to achieve shared goals and support client needs.

  • Organization: Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple client accounts and priorities efficiently.

  • Adaptability: Adapts quickly to changing priorities, market conditions, and client needs with a flexible and proactive approach.

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.

Portfolio Manager 1 (PCS)

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. 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 -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

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.

Introduce yourself to our team to stay connected on future opportunities. We look forward to finding the right place for you. Are you ready to take the next step?

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,286 open Portfolio Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Ohio median$116–183K/yr38 salary ranges
  • US median$24–34/hr20 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 73 open Portfolio Management jobs in Ohio and 1,286 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Portfolio Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 1,109 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 540 of the 1,286 open Portfolio Management jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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