Principal Review Specialist

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

Performs brokerage and insurance regulatory sales supervision functions for the broker-dealer and insurance agency subsidiaries of the Bancorp. Mitigate risk of loss and regulatory risk incurred by Fifth Third Securities.

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:

• Approves or rejects a subset of business processes including rollovers, securities and / or insurance transactions for the broker-dealer, investment advisor and insurance agency.
• Determines whether transactions are in conformance with regulatory requirements, as well as firm and industry standards.
• Determines whether recommended securities and/or insurance transactions are suitable for, and in the best interest of, the client.
• Seeks additional information and related follow-up to evidence the review process, in conformance with requirements.
• Assists with regulatory exams and requests; assists with the maintenance of the department procedure manual.
• The sales supervision review process includes but is not limited to the following: reviewing all variable insurance products and fixed annuities including Variable and Indexed annuities, Variable Universal Life, Long Term Care Products and Immediate Annuities.
• As assigned, reviews all other securities products that appear on the respective blotters including but not limited to Stock, ETF's, Mutual Funds, UIT's, Structured Products, Bonds and Options, review of brokerage new account applications, review of margin and option account applications, review of brokerage account maintenance documents including but not limited to Power of Attorney documents, Limited Trading Authority authorizations, Corporate Resolutions and Transfer of Death designations, review of advisor email correspondence, review of and approval of mutual fund trade corrections, review of new business forms for the Registered Investment Advisor and review of 529 College Savings Plan applications.
• As assigned, reviews rollovers in accordance with Firm RegBI processes and procedures.
• Partners with the Compliance, Brokerage Operations, Technology and Sales leaders in the organization to ensure a best-in-class sales supervision program.
• Conducts informal business practice reviews to identify trends and/or irregular trading activity.
• Any and other duties as assigned by departmental supervisors or other leaders as appropriate.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics or related field preferred.
• 2 years brokerage or related work experience.
• Series 7, 63, and 24 are required to be obtained as documented in the Fifth Third Securities Licensing Guidelines. Strongly encouraged to obtain Series 4, 53 and 66, as well as a life and health insurance license.
• Extensive knowledge of the following investment products: Annuities, Stocks, ETF's, ETN's, Mutual Funds, UIT's, Structured Products, Corporate Bonds, Government Bonds, Municipal Bonds, Brokerage CD's and Options preferred.
• Knowledge of FINRA, SEC, MSRB and State Securities rules and regulations.
• Familiarity with National Financial Services and FIS Protegent Prosurv systems preferred.

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. 

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.