Commercial Associate - Commercial Real Estate Team

Bank of America•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Bank of America’s Commercial Real Estate Team is seeking a Commercial Associate for its Global Commercial Banking Team. The team provides construction, development, and permanent financing to professional real estate developers and investors, covering retail, office, industrial, lodging, and multifamily project loans, as well as entity-level financing solutions. The Global Commercial Bank serves public and private companies with annual revenues of $50 million to $2 billion, primarily in the U.S. and Canada, and their international subsidiaries. Commercial Associates develop foundational skills in financial analysis, client relationship support, and commercial banking operations. The role delivers analytical research and data-driven insights to support commercial banking clients and prospects in partnership with banking and product teams. It includes developing economic and market insights, industry analysis, pitchbooks, and relationship reviews; supporting internal idea generation and transaction execution; strengthening client engagement; and observing client interactions to build foundational knowledge. Bank of America describes its culture as focused on Responsible Growth, inclusion, teammate development, and physical, emotional, and financial wellness. The company states that it maintains an in-office culture supporting collaboration, engagement, and career development, with flexibility based on role responsibilities and business needs.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of professional or business experience.
Analytical thinking and financial modeling skills.
Strong critical thinking and ability to work independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Ability to understand and interpret corporate financial statements.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

Internship or entry-level experience in financial services.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Analyze market and industry data to identify insights for client and prospect meetings, pitchbooks, and relationship reviews.
Collaborate with Market Executives, Relationship Managers, and bank teammates to prepare client presentations and support client deals.
Observe and support credit approval and treasury solutions processes to build knowledge of products, services, approval requirements, and packaging requirements.
Coordinate clients, prospects, and product and deal team partners throughout transactions.
Support delivery of new business analytics, monitor client activities, and perform portfolio optimization to identify and expand client relationships while maintaining and enhancing business opportunities.
Interpret financial and cash flow statements to assess companies’ financial conditions and industry trends.
Observe domestic and international teammates, including Investment Banking, Foreign Exchange, and Wealth Management.
Facilitate client relationships with Product Specialists in Credit, Treasury Management, and Merchant Services to design and deliver financial solutions.