Relationship Manager Development Program - Global Commercial Banking - Healthcare, Education, Not-for-Profit (Chicago)

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Job Summary:

This is a great opportunity to join Bank of America’s Healthcare, Education & Not-for-Profit (HENFP) business—part of the Global Commercial Bank—and play a leading role in expanding our presence across the Upper Midwest. HENFP is purpose-built for this market: our teams bring specialized coverage and solutions to not-for-profit healthcare (hospitals, health systems, and insurance providers), private higher education, and large nonprofits/NGOs.

This job is responsible for participating in a 12-month development program designed to build foundational commercial banking sales and credit skills, preparing participants to transition into a Senior Relationship Manager role upon completion of the program.

Key responsibilities include acquiring and managing a portfolio of clients and prospects, generating new and incremental business, acting as a trusted advisor, and delivering integrated financial solutions by collaborating with internal partners. As one of the largest commercial banks in the U.S., Global Commercial Banking (GCB) provides financial services for clients with revenues of $50 million to $2 billion, primarily in the U.S. and Canada, as well as their international subsidiaries.

Job expectations include leveraging activity-based training modules, engaging in national and local leader and peer coaching, and developing knowledge of credit, treasury, and other operational services, while building client relationships, creating business plans, and influencing team performance. Candidates must have strong, proven sales experience from any industry and at least 10 years of total experience. Prior financial services experience is not required, as the program provides comprehensive training.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as a trusted advisor for clients and prospects with annual revenues of $50 million to $2 billion, identifying opportunities and recommending integrated solutions that encompass multiple products and services as needed

• Develops an in-depth understanding of clients'/prospects corporation, organization, and the related industry in addition to their strategy and needs, while responding to changes in the business environment or client/prospect needs

• Leverages ideas, insights, and relationships to generate new and incremental business for Bank of America

• Collaborates with domestic and international teammates throughout Bank of America, including Investment Banking, Foreign Exchange, and Wealth Management

• Facilitates client relationships with product specialists in Credit, Treasury Management, and Merchant Services in to ensure the integrated delivery of valuable financial solutions with the Risk & Compliance framework

• Designs and implements a business plan that will maximize the profitability of each client and prospect

• Builds relationships with internal and external sales referral partners

• Motivates and influences client team members appropriately and collaborates in their onboarding, coaching, and development

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of demonstrated sales experience, with a proven ability to drive revenue and build client relationships

• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 and 63 licenses required to be obtained within 180 days of start date

• Strong business development and analytical capabilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Demonstrated resilience and commitment to continuous learning

• Strong business acumen

• Ability to read and interpret both audited and unaudited company financial statements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Established local network of business referral sources and centers of influence (COIs)

Skills:

• Business Development

• Pipeline Management

• Prospecting

• Referral Identification

• Sales Strategy

• Client Experience Branding

• Financial Analysis

• Referral Management

• Risk Management

• Sales Performance Management

• Data and Trend Analysis

Minimum Education Requirement:

Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience desired: Majors in business, finance or economics preferred. MBA desirable.

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