Middle Market Business Development Officer

Fifth Third Bank

. Drive new client acquisition and revenue growth within the Middle Market segment .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeFort Lauderdale • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial banking and business development, with a strong focus on client acquisition, relationship management, and financial solution structuring. Proven ability to navigate market dynamics and achieve performance goals while adhering to compliance and risk standards.

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Commercial Banking ExperienceBusiness Development SkillsRelationship ManagementFinancial Solution StructuringPipeline Management

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Hard Skills

Commercial LendingDeposit ProductsTreasury Management SolutionsSales Rhythm ExecutionActivity ReportingForecastingClient Needs AssessmentMarket Dynamics AnalysisPerformance Goal AchievementRisk and Compliance Standards

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsEffective PartnershipSound Judgment

Industry Keywords

Middle Market SegmentClient AcquisitionRevenue GrowthQualified ProspectsCommunity EngagementInternal Resource CoordinationCompetitive LandscapeFee RevenueCommercial RelationshipsPrivate Equity Firms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive new client acquisition and revenue growth within the Middle Market segment
Proactively identify, pursue, and secure new Middle Market commercial relationships
Build, maintain, and manage a robust pipeline of qualified prospects
Execute established sales rhythms, activity expectations, and production goals
Develop relationships with attorneys, accountants, private equity firms, and industry groups
Represent the bank through active market and community engagement
Collaborate with Commercial Relationship Managers, Treasury Management, Commercial Payments, Capital Markets, and Wealth partners
Structure comprehensive, client-centric financial solutions
Coordinate internal resources for seamless onboarding and transition of new clients
Maintain understanding of local market dynamics, industry trends, and competitive landscape
Meet or exceed goals for new relationships, loans, deposits, and fee revenue
Operate within the bank’s risk appetite and comply with credit, compliance, and regulatory standards
Maintain pipeline tracking, activity reporting, and forecasting
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Demonstrated experience in commercial banking, business development, or relationship-based sales
Proven ability to identify, qualify, and originate new commercial client relationships
Working knowledge of commercial lending, deposit products, and treasury management solutions
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Typically 5+ years of work or practical experience in required skill areas
Typically 7+ years of work or practical experience across the Skills for Success areas
Ability to source, qualify, and advance new client opportunities
Understanding of loans, deposits, treasury management, and fee-based products
Ability to manage pipelines, execute sales rhythms, and achieve performance goals
Clear, concise communication with clients, partners, and leadership
Ability to assess market dynamics and identify high-value growth opportunities
Ability to diagnose client needs and deliver tailored financial solutions
Effective partnership across relationship management, product, credit, and support teams
Sound judgment and commitment to operating within risk and compliance standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits programs supporting physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being
Incentive compensation plan based on company, line of business, and/or individual performance
Equal employment opportunity and inclusive culture