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Senior Coverage Banker Construction & Real Estate Sector (m / w / d)

Europe's Built environment is evolving rapidly, driven by demographic shifts, aging infrastructure, and climate imperatives. Rabobank’s Business Plan outlines a focused strategy to support financially robust, sustainability‑driven clients across the full construction and real estate value chain. Our selective, risk‑conscious approach prioritises companies that meet Risk‑Return & Sustainability (RR&S) criteria, helping build a resilient, future‑proof Europe.

We are looking for a highly experienced Coverage Banker to lead our strategic growth and entry into the German Construction & Real Estate sector. This newly created role offers an opportunity to originate and manage a portfolio of high‑value clients, acting as a trusted advisor and sector specialist. You will play a key role in driving sustainable transformation across the built environment, aligned with Rabobank’s mission to grow a better world together.

This is a high‑impact role with the opportunity to lead a strategic new initiative that directly contributes to Rabobank’s growth ambition, backed by a bank with strong momentum, bold aspirations, and significant capital ready to deploy.

The role will focus on clients with EBITDA exceeding €50 million and/or annual revenues above €500 million. Target subsectors include:

• Building Materials & Aggregates, building products distribution
• Construction Equipment
• Design & Construction Engineering and project delivery
• Built Assets Real Estate investments and property development (only listed companies)
• Technical services and asset management

• Originate and manage strategic relationships with leading corporates in the broader Construction & Real Estate sector.
• Drive cross‑sell across Rabobank’s product suite with a focus on working capital finance, leasing, capital markets and risk management solutions.
• Act as a sector specialist, championing innovation and sustainability.
• Identify and execute growth opportunities contributing to Rabobank’s green asset expansion.
• Align with the broader European Construction & Real Estate team on commercial opportunities.

• Managing (or having managed) a portfolio of German clients in the Construction & Real Estate space.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, banking, economics, finance or related discipline.
• 8–15 years’ track record in client onboarding, strategic relationship management, cross‑sell and risk management with large corporates.
• Strong network in the sector, both within banks and with debt advisors active in the segment; collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Extensive experience in wholesale banking at reputable institutions.
• Deep expertise in credit risk, capital markets and sustainable finance.
• Excellent communication skills; confident in German and English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong leadership qualities; people enjoy working with you.

Founded in 1898 as a cooperative bank, Rabobank Group has grown into one of the world’s leading financial partners. Guided by our mission, “Growing a better world together,” we develop solutions that create value for clients, society and the world around us.

Based in Frankfurt, our international team of financial experts supports German DACH‑region clients, focusing on corporate lending, structured finance, value chain finance, capital markets, leveraged finance and project finance.

You will join the German Client Coverage team, responsible for managing Rabobank’s most strategic relationships, and collaborate with the broader European Construction & Real Estate team covering the full value chain from planning and development to construction and asset management.

We provide a collaborative and supportive environment where senior bankers can thrive. You will have professional autonomy and entrepreneurial scope to shape strategy, deliver transformative outcomes and inspire high‑performing teams while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. This is an opportunity to innovate, influence and make a lasting impact within an organisation committed to excellence, growth and sustainable success.

• Competitive compensation, including a company pension plan and capital‑building benefits.
• Hybrid work model for a healthy work‑life balance: home‑office option (with monthly allowance) and tech equipment provided.
• 30 vacation days plus up to 30 days for working from abroad.
• Prime location in the heart of Frankfurt with a guaranteed parking space.
• Flexible perks: choose between travel subsidies, bike leasing, childcare support or two extra vacation days.
• Social impact: 2 paid days for volunteering.
• Modern workspace with ergonomic setup, free drinks, fresh fruit and meal vouchers.
• Exclusive employee discounts and a wide range of professional development opportunities.

As we help our clients grow, we are fully committed to growing our people so they can be their best. We embrace differences and strive to create an inclusive work culture based on trust and respect. Everyone can bring their whole selves to work, empowered to focus on well‑being and supported by resources that enable flourishing both inside and outside the workplace.

Our ambition is to maintain sustainable, meaningful and collaborative working environments so that our people understand how they contribute to our vision and overall mission, leading to healthy, high‑performance engagement within the vibrant team community.

Apply now—preferably via our website—providing your earliest possible start date and salary expectations.

Deadline for application: 31 January 2026 (due to high volume of applications this advert may close prior to the posted close date). Applications via LinkedIn message or email will not be reviewed; please apply via the link.

For more information please contact the HR Team.