Fixed Income Portfolio Manager

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

Manages fixed income assets for one or more fixed income strategies across Wealth & Asset Management, as needed.  Operates within established investment policy guidelines providing investment management, client service, and support of new business efforts. May assist more senior Fixed Income Portfolio Managers with major accounts.

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 AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under direct supervision, manages fixed income assets within established investment policy guidelines within a team environment.
• Implements policies and programs approved by management and the Investment Committee.
• Provides support with marketing and relationship management efforts.
• Builds awareness of new investment strategies, techniques, and products through regular contact with other industry professionals, and through internal and external research.
• For individually managed accounts, invests fixed income assets according to the applicable investment policy statement to deliver a competitive rate of return relative to the client's benchmarks and/or objectives.
• Assists more senior Fixed Income Portfolio Managers with larger, more complex relationships.
• Conducts and communicates sector and security research analysis.
• Aids in the formation of investment strategies.
• Aids in the execution of investment strategies.
• Participates in internal and external communication activities.
• Supports the Trust Department trading and research functions as necessary.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.  Advanced degree, such as MBA encouraged.
• Professional certification such as a CFA encouraged.
• Three or more years’ investment experience, including investment decision-making.
• Solid written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Effective qualitative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in an environment that stresses both individual accountability and team based performance.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment with little exposure to dust, noise, temperature and the like.
• Extended viewing of CRT screen.

Fixed Income Portfolio Manager

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

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