Business Banking Senior Relationship Manager

Bank of America; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a senior Commercial Banker to advise complex Business Banking clients, grow relationships, and coordinate with product specialists to deliver tailored financial solutions. You will manage cross-functional teams and interpret financial data to support client decisions.

In this role, you will deepen client relationships, navigate capital structures, and mentor peers while adapting to evolving market conditions in a dynamic Louisiana/New Orleans market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in commercial lending, business development, or portfolio management.
• Experience managing a portfolio with high revenue clients.
• Ability to interpret financial statements and cash flow analyses.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex clients with annual revenues of $20–$50 million.
• Acquire, deepen, and maintain profitable client relationships.
• Analyze financial statements and industry trends to assess conditions.
• Collaborate with market stakeholders and product specialists to deliver solutions.
• Lead dialogues on industry topics, capital structures, and business issues.
• Mentor peers and adapt to changing sales practices.

Skills

Business Development

Client Experience

Branding

Client Management

Client Solutions

Advisory

Relationship Building

Account Management

Financial Analysis

Leadership Development

Loan Structuring

Referral Identification

Credit Documentation Requirements

Pipeline Management

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Economics

Job description

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths – whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impacting the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Job Description: This job is responsible for providing advice and valuable financial solutions to complex Business Banking clients and prospects. Key responsibilities include serving as the primary point of contact/trusted advisor and acquiring, deepening, and maintaining profitable relationships, collaborating with teammates and facilitating client relationships with Product Specialists. Job expectations include having knowledge of the bank’s products and services in order to identify cross-selling opportunities and increase overall client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manages an extensive portfolio of complex clients and prospects with annual revenues of $20-50 million and helps companies save, borrow, and invest for their current and future needs
• Acquires, deepens, and maintains profitable client relationships through sales, prospecting and enhancing existing relationships
• Understands and interprets financial and cash flow statements to assess and analyze financial conditions of companies and industry trends
• Collaborates with local market stakeholders and teammates throughout the bank, including Investment Banking, Foreign Exchange, and Wealth Management and facilitates client relationships with Product Specialists in Credit, Treasury Management, and Merchant Services in order to design and deliver financial solutions to clients and prospects
• Leads and facilitates dialogue with a variety of complex clients and prospects regarding topics such as the client and prospect industry, alternative capital structures, and general business issues
• Coaches and mentors peers, while utilizing leadership skills
• Adapts to changes in sales practices and broader market and industry conditions as needed

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in commercial lending, business development, commercial credit and portfolio management in business banking or middle market sector required
• Management of an extensive portfolio of clients with annual revenues of $20-$50 million
• Proven track record of sales, prospecting new business and enhancing existing relationships
• Ability to understand and interpret financial statements and cash flow analysis to assess and analyze financial conditions of companies and industry trends

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Economics preferred or equivalent relevant work experience

Skills

• Business Development
• Client Experience
• Branding
• Client Management
• Client Solutions
• Advisory
• Relationship Building
• Account Management
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership Development
• Loan Structuring
• Referral Identification
• Credit Documentation Requirements
• Pipeline Management
• Referral Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week: 40

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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference.

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