Real Estate Corporate Banking, Vice President

Royal Bank of Canada•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Vice President (VP) in the U.S. Real Estate Corporate Banking Group will lead and execute all aspects of the business, including origination, structuring, and execution of new real estate loans, as well as asset management of the existing loan portfolio. The VP will optimize RBC’s balance sheet in alignment with Capital Markets, Investment Banking, and Sales & Trading relationship goals, while interfacing directly with clients and quarterbacking credit submissions in collaboration with Global Investment Banking (GIB) and product partners. This role also involves mentoring and directing junior team members (Analysts) to ensure seamless transaction execution and portfolio management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
Minimum of 6–8 years of relevant experience in Corporate Banking, Real Estate Finance, or Corporate Lending, with a proven track record of leading transactions.
Strong financial modeling, credit analysis, and structuring skills.
Exceptional client relationship management and communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to lead and mentor junior team members while managing multiple high-priority projects.
Demonstrated experience in syndicated loans and collaborating with Investment Banking and product partners.

Nice To Haves

Formal Credit Training.
Master’s Degree (MBA preferred), CFA, or other relevant professional designation.
Deep expertise in U.S. real estate markets and loan products.
Strong operational risk management and control framework knowledge.
Data center lending and/or project finance experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary client interface for real estate corporate banking transactions, including revolvers, term loans, single-asset mortgages, bridge loans, acquisition facilities, and NAV facilities across all property types.
Lead the preparation and presentation of credit submissions, ensuring alignment with risk appetite and strategic objectives. Collaborate closely with GIB, Risk Management, and Credit Portfolio Management.
Structure and syndicate loan transactions, leveraging cross-sell opportunities across RBC Capital Markets products (e.g., Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, RSG).
Oversee the asset management of the existing loan portfolio, monitoring performance, industry trends, and market conditions. Proactively identify risks and recommend amendments/waivers as needed.
Provide direction to junior team members (analysts), delegating tasks, reviewing work, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Foster a collaborative team environment with Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, and other stakeholders.
Identify and mitigate operational risks and control deficiencies. Ensure compliance with firm policies and promptly escalate issues to management and relevant risk functions.
Manage and update pipeline reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Analyze loan terms across transactions to inform structuring decisions.
Act as the primary liaison with back and middle office functions, ensuring smooth transaction closings, loan funding, and portfolio administration.