CRE Banker

Truist Bank • Atlanta, GA

2d

About The Position

Deliver customized, complex banking and capital markets solutions to private real estate developers and investors nationwide. The banker is the primary point of contact for clients, responsible for maintaining and growing existing relationships and developing new primary relationships to drive revenue growth for the line of business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, with relevant knowledge and experience, or equivalent education and related training.
• At least 3 years of related experience; 5 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 software products.
• Competence in real estate finance modeling, including IPL, DCF, and Argus.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of client relationships, including driving the execution of credit facilities, capital markets transactions, and treasury management services.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for clients and prospects, growing and deepening relationships through a defined profitable growth plan.
• Engage with product partners across the bank, including 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 management 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.
• Stay informed about industry developments, trends, and competitive data, serving as an industry expert for Corporate and Investment Group CRE and Truist.
• Work with junior-level teammates to foster and promote professional growth.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• 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
• Depending on position and division, eligibility for a defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan

What This Job Offers

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