Senior CRE Relationship Manager

Amerant Bank; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerant Bank in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a seasoned CRE Relationship Manager IV to drive loan production, deposits, and cross-sell opportunities. You will source and manage client relationships from initial contact to closing, ensuring high credit quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires expertise in CRE underwriting, loan structuring, and portfolio oversight with strong leadership to coach junior team members and collaborate with internal partners.

Qualifications

• Ten years of CRE credit transaction experience in the local market.
• NMLS registration required; FBI background and credit check.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA/MS preferred in CRE Investment/Finance.

Responsibilities

• Maximize share of wallet and product penetration for clients.
• Engage with customers regularly to identify financial needs and offer banking products.
• Develop new business relationships through networking and referrals.
• Maintain and deepen existing client relationships and monitor credit quality.
• Structure and negotiate complex CRE loan terms with counsel.

Skills

Relationship management

Credit underwriting

CRE loan structuring

Portfolio management

Business development

Networking

Leadership coaching

Financial statement analysis

Regulatory compliance

Valuation & appraisals

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or MS in CRE Investment/Finance

Job description

Amerant Bank in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a seasoned CRE Relationship Manager IV to drive loan production, deposits, and cross-sell opportunities. You will source and manage client relationships from initial contact to closing, ensuring high credit quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires expertise in CRE underwriting, loan structuring, and portfolio oversight with strong leadership to coach junior team members and collaborate with internal partners.