Sr. Relationship Manager - Commercial Real Estate

Bank of America; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office culture

Job summary

Bank of America in California is seeking a Senior Relationship Manager for the Commercial Real Estate team. You will manage a portfolio of high-value clients, provide financial solutions, and collaborate with product specialists across Credit, Treasury, and Wealth areas.

This role emphasizes relationship growth, cross-sell opportunities, and leadership within a large financial services organization. Requirements include 10+ years in CRE lending, strong credit and negotiation skills, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial real estate project lending and institutional financing.
• Proven sales, marketing and leadership skills with ability to work with underwriting partners and Credit Risk.
• Credit underwriting, presentation and negotiation skills; understanding of financial accounting and commercial loan underwriting.
• Familiarity with interest rate management, deposits, cash management and fee-based products.
• Excellent verbal and written skills and strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 & 63 required within 180 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Manages an extensive portfolio of complex clients and prospects with annual revenues of $50 million to $2 billion 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 domestic and international 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.

Skills

Client Management

Client Solutions Advisory

Prospecting

Relationship Building

Risk Management

Financial Analysis

Leadership Development

Project Management

Referral Identification

Sales Performance Management

Business Development

Client Experience

Branding

Continuous Improvement

Data and Trend Analysis

Pipeline Management

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration or equivalent degree in Business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Real Estate) or equivalent experience.

Job description

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 impact 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. Join us!

Job Details

This job is responsible for providing advice and valuable financial solutions to complex Global Commercial Banking clients and prospects. Key responsibilities include serving as the primary point of contact or 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. Bank of America’s Commercial Real‑Estate Team is seeking a Senior Relationship Manager (SRM). Bank of America is one of the largest providers of construction, development, and permanent financing to professional developers and investors of real estate including retail, office, industrial, lodging, and multifamily project loans as well as entity level financing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manages an extensive portfolio of complex clients and prospects with annual revenues of $50 million to $2 billion 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 domestic and international 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 Skills

• Must have 10+ years‑experience in commercial real estate project lending and Institutional Financing.
• Candidate will have demonstrated sales, marketing and leadership skills including ability to maintain effective working relationships with underwriting partners, portfolio manager partners, relationship administrators, Credit Risk Manager, support staff and other associates.
• Candidate will possess credit underwriting skills, presentation and negotiation skills, an understanding of financial accounting and commercial loan underwriting, and the relationship between credit risk, structure and pricing desired.
• Familiarity with interest rate management products, deposit, cash management and other fee‑based products would be helpful.
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills as well as interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 & 63 (Must obtain SIE, series 7 & 63 within 180 days of start date)

Skills

• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Prospecting
• Relationship Building
• Risk Management
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership Development
• Project Management
• Referral Identification
• Sales Performance Management
• Business Development
• Client Experience
• Branding
• Continuous Improvement
• Data and Trend Analysis
• Pipeline Management

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Business Administration or equivalent degree in Business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Real Estate) or equivalent experience.

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

Pay Transparency details

US - CA - Los Angeles - 333 S HOPE ST - BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA (CA9193), US - CA - Newport Beach - 520 Newport Center Dr - Newport Beach 520 Ncd (CA6814)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range $140,000.00 - $235,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry‑leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

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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. Join us!

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