Joseph Engels

VP Commercial Payments, Fifth Third Bank

Role
VP, Commercial Payments at Fifth Third Bank
Location
Cincinnati, OH, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Joseph Engels

Transformation Leader | Financial Services | Operational Excellence | AI | Modernization | AgileWith 20+ years in Financial Services, I drive enterprise transformation & modernization, AI innovation, Agile adoption, and cultural change. Known for leading strategic transformations that stick, I turn complexity into clarity - helping organizations massively eliminate waste, accelerate modernization, and achieve operational excellence.I build high-performing teams and inclusive cultures where people feel connected, empowered, and purposeful. I thrive on solving complex business problems, leveraging data-driven insights, and exploring emerging technologies to uncover new opportunities. Recognized for challenging the status quo, asking tough questions, and saying “no” to what doesn’t add value, I bring a unique blend of strategic leadership, innovation mindset, and results-driven execution.I believe in empowered, adaptable teams over rigid hierarchies, environments where creativity thrives, and failure fuels progress. Strong relationships, coaching, and trust are the ultimate multipliers of success.Mission: Lead organizations on a transformational journey where people do the best work of their lives—and know why it matters.

Experience

  1. VP, Commercial Payments

    Fifth Third Bank

    Aug 2024 — Present

Education

  • Holy Angels Academy

    High School Diploma

  • University of Northern Iowa

    BA, Business Administration, MIS emphasis, Economics minor

Skills

  • Dcam
  • Bcbs239
  • Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
  • Business Process
  • Openlink
  • Swaps
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Risk Management
  • Sql
  • Ccar
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Findur
  • Vendor Management
  • Change Management
  • Sungard Adaptiv
  • Internal Audit
  • Regulatory Reporting
  • Microsoft Office
  • Derivatives
  • IT Audit
  • Business Analysis
  • Leadership
  • Batch Programming
  • Program Management
  • Interest Rate Swaps
  • Visual Studio
  • Vendor Relationships
  • Software Documentation
  • Ftp
  • Data Management
  • Risk Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Strategy
  • Data Strategies
  • Options
  • Compliance
  • Data Governance
  • Dodd-Frank

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