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Business Transition Development Director

Fifth Third Bank, N.A.

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Compensation
$122–262K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

SIE, Series 7, And Series 63 LicensesBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Business Transition Development Director executes Fifth Third’s Business Transition Advisory strategy to grow assets under management and closed business through referrals and partnerships across Private Banking, Commercial Banking, and Capital Markets. The role advises business owners and families navigating complex transitions, develops partner relationships, delivers educational sessions, and manages a pipeline toward client and financial outcomes. The position is virtual, based in Texas, and requires 45% travel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Business DevelopmentRelationship ManagementClient ServiceTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsNegotiationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsLeadershipProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft OfficeWordExcelPowerPointCopilot

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeGraduate Degree8 Years Private Banking Wealth Management or Trust and Legal ExperienceSIE, Series 7, and Series 63 Licenses

Full job description

Virtual

Full time

R74485

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.

GENERAL FUNCTION : Responsible for executing on Business Transition Advisory strategy to achieve AUM goals and closed business through the improvement of referrals for wealth management services to business owners and business executives . Key role working with Region al Private Bank, Commercial Bank and Capital Markets to expand the One Bank partnership and integration of W&AM and Wholesale to achieve client penetration and grow fee income.

Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying , assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Partner

  • Responsible for developing strategic relationships with One Bank partners to execute on Business Transition Advisory strategy with focus on target client .

  • Deliver educational sessions to Private Bank, Middle Market, Corporate Finance and Capital Markets as well as external panels to highlight transition advisory capabilities, process , and value .

  • Contribute to strategic alliances to integrate business transition advisory services for business owners and key executives as they navigate the complexities of wealth .

  • Proactively communicate with partners on referrals, opportunities, and prospects .

Transition Advisory Services

  • Provide advisory services to clients/families navigating complex business transitions minimum EBITDA of $5M or greater and post-transition liquidity of $15M or greater per owner.

  • Strengthen and increase usage of the Private Bank to business owners and executives at every stage of their business life cycle including effective transition planning .

  • Execute on business transition processes and operating rhythms to develop and manage a robust pipeline leading to closed business and achievement of client experience and financial outcomes .

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of business advisory transition practice management .

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor's degree required ; graduate degree preferred.

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in Private Banking Wealth Management and/or Trust and Legal e ( e.g. trust, legal or accounting).

  • Required licenses : SIE , 7, and Series 63.

  • Demonstrated track record of success in business development .

  • Strong relationship management skills with internal partners, COIs, and clients .

  • Exceptional client service skills .

  • Exhibits a sense of urgency and a continual drive to results coupled with an ability to partner effectively with management at all organizational levels.

  • Displays the ability to be highly effective in a team-oriented environment and to build relationships based on added value, not title or authority.

  • Demonstrates superior interpersonal negotiation, verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

  • Uses effective leadership, problem solving and analytic skills.

  • Computer / Technical : Ability to use all Microsoft Office software including  Word, Excel , Power Point , and CoPilot.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Normal office environment with little exposure to dust, noise, temperature and the like.

  • Extended viewing of computer screens.

  • Travel required 45% .

Business Transition Development Director

Total Base Pay Range 121,900.00 - 262,100.00 USD Annual

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 -- Virtual, Texas 00000

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 20,423 open Business Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$122–262K/yr
  • US median$123–198K/yr14,490 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $192K, is 15% above the US median midpoint ($166K) — in the middle half of Business Development salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 20,423 open Business Development jobs across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Business Development postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (16,123 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 7,337 of the 20,423 open Business Development jobs (36%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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