CRE Banker

Truist Bank • Atlanta, GA

3d

About The Position

Deliver customized, complex banking and capital markets solutions to private real estate developers and investors nationwide. The CRE Banker is the primary point of contact, responsible for maintaining and growing existing client relationships and developing new primary relationships to drive revenue growth for the line of business. The role manages client relationships and the execution of credit facilities, capital markets transactions, and treasury management services; works with product partners across the bank to provide proactive solutions; and maintains appropriate credit risk, audit, and compliance standards. The banker also presents opportunities and market overviews to senior business and credit risk management, participates in commercial real estate industry organizations, stays informed on market developments, and supports the professional growth of junior teammates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, with specific knowledge or experience supported by educational background, or equivalent education and related training.
• At least three years of related experience; five years preferred, preferably in Commercial Real Estate Banking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal communication, marketing, and sales skills.
• Proven negotiating ability.
• Strong business acumen, including critical thinking and decision-making.
• Strong understanding of the real estate industry, including real estate development and investment.
• Knowledge of accounting, financial, operational, regulatory, and information technology systems.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office.
• Competence in real estate finance modeling, including IPL, DCF, and Argus.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of related experience, preferably all in Commercial Real Estate Banking.
• Formal CRE credit training.
• Leadership roles in commercial real estate industry organizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of client relationships, including driving execution of credit facilities, capital markets transactions, and treasury management services.
• Serve as the lead contact for clients and prospects, deepening relationships and executing a profitable growth plan.
• Engage with product partners across Capital Markets, Treasury, Agency, Mortgage Banking, and Marketing to provide proactive solutions to client needs.
• Maintain satisfactory credit risk standards, risk review assessments, audit results, and compliance results.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior line-of-business and senior credit risk management on new credit opportunities, portfolio management, and market overviews.
• Participate in commercial real estate industry organizations, including ULI, NAIOP, CREW, RELA, and CREFC; leadership roles are preferred.
• Monitor industry developments, trends, and competitive data, serving as a CRE industry expert for Corporate and Investment Group and Truist.
• Work with junior-level teammates to foster and promote professional growth.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tax-preferred savings accounts
• 401(k) plan
• At least 10 days of vacation during the first year, prorated based on hire date and full-time or part-time status
• 10 sick days, prorated
• Paid holidays
• May be eligible for a defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan, depending on position and division

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level