CareerPlan

Senior Relationship Manager OR Senior Banker - Institutional Real Estate

Cleveland, OH, USFull-time$116k–$216k2026-10-05 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Sourcing and managing relationships with institutional real estate clients (REITs, private equity firms) to provide debt and equity financing solutions.

Role type

Senior IC relationship banker (institutional real estate)

Builds

Corporate credit facilities, syndicated finance, acquisition/bridge loans, permanent debt, public/private bonds, and public/private equity for institutional clients.

Domain

Commercial real estate finance / Banking

Required skills

client relationship management, structured credit underwriting, deal structuring, sales and prospecting, financial modeling, risk assessment, leadership and mentoring

Preferred skills

finance/accounting/real estate degree, financial modeling coursework, experience with REITs and private equity funds

Technologies

AI tools for underwriting, market research, credit analysis, financial modeling, and investment memorandum preparation

Responsibilities

Lead sales and prospecting activities; develop and maintain close client relationships; provide balance sheet and off-balance sheet financing options; synthesize portfolio financial data and assess risks; lead internal deal teams; mentor junior staff; serve as a recognized industry expert through panels and publications

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities