Assistant General Counsel - Securities Reporting and Compliance

Fifth Third Bank•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

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. Position not available for immigration sponsorship. GENERAL FUNCTION: Attorney responsible for legal advice relating to securities, disclosure, and corporate law matters, with a focus on securities law reporting, compliance, and stock exchange listing standards. 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.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience as an attorney with at least three (3) years’ experience in securities law compliance preferred.
J.D. required.
Admission to a state bar.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to interface successfully with senior management using diplomacy.
Strong negotiation skills.
Strong knowledge of the areas of expertise including technical knowledge.
Strong issue spotting, risk assessment, and problem solving skills.
Extensive research and analytical skills.
Team building, leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Responsible for legal advice on securities, disclosure, and corporate law matters, with a focus on securities law reporting, compliance, and stock exchange listing standards.
Prepare, review and file Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K, registration statements, and all related filings.
Advise members of senior management regarding securities and disclosure, trends and best practices, including environmental, social and governance (ESG) developments and disclosure.
Review, advise and assist with filing and review of quarterly earnings releases, investor presentations, and other public communications
Oversee section 16 officer filings and related activities.
Advise on finance and treasury activities, including Company share repurchase programs, and quarterly legal reserves.
Provides legal support in financing and capital markets transactions.
Writes, reviews, and advises on legal contracts and agreements and conducts legal research.
Represents the organization in legal matters and advises on securities regulatory matters.
Proactive surveillance and interpretation of regulatory changes in areas of responsibility.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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.

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