Senior Coverage Banker - Construction & Real Estate Sector (m/w/d)

Overview

Europe’s Built environment is evolving rapidly, driven by demographic shifts, aging infrastructure, and climate imperatives. Rabobank’s 2025–2030 Business Plan outlines a focused strategy to support financially robust, sustainability-driven clients across the full construction and real estate value chain. Our selective, risk-conscious approach prioritises companies who meet Risk, Return & Sustainability (RR&S) criteria—helping build a resilient, future-proof Europe.

Lead Sustainable Growth in the Construction & Real Estate Sector:

Rabobank is seeking a highly experienced Coverage Banker to lead our strategic growth and entry into the German Construction & Real Estate sector. This newly created role offers the opportunity to originate and manage a portfolio of high-value clients, acting as a trusted advisor and sector specialist. You will play a key role in driving sustainable transformation across the built environment, aligned with Rabobank’s mission to grow a better world together.

This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to lead a strategic new initiative, directly contributing to Rabobank’s growth ambition—backed by a bank with strong momentum, bold aspirations, and significant capital ready to deploy.

Prospect/Client Focus

The role will focus on clients with EBITDA exceeding €50 million and/or annual revenues above €500 million, operating across the following subsectors:

• Construction Equipment
• Design & Construction – Engineering and project delivery.
• Built Assets – Real Estate investments and property development (only listed companies), technical services and asset management.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate and manage strategic relationships with leading corporates in the broader Construction & Real Estate sector.
• Drive cross-sell across Rabobank’s product suite, with a focus on working capital finance, leasing, capital markets, and risk management solutions.
• Act as a sector specialist , championing innovation and sustainability.
• Identify and execute growth opportunities, contributing to Rabobank’s green asset expansion.
• Align with the broader European Construction & Real Estate team on commercial opportunities.

Skills & Experience Required

• A Bachelor’s or master's degree in business or banking-related disciplines (e.g. economics, finance, etc.)
• A proven track record (8-15 years’ experience) in client onboarding, strategic relationship management, transactions done, cross-sell, and risk management with large corporates.
• A strong network in the sectors at scope as well as across banks and debt advisors active in the segment. A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Extensive experience in wholesale banking at reputable institutions.
• Deep expertise in credit risk, capital markets, and sustainable finance.
• Excellent communication skills (you communicate confidently in German and English, both verbally and in writing).
• Strong leadership qualities—and you’re someone people enjoy working with

The Team

Founded in 1898 as a cooperative bank, the Dutch Rabobank Group has grown into one of the world’s leading financial partners. Guided by our mission “Growing a better world together,” we develop solutions that create value for our clients, society, and the world around us.

With our international team of financial experts in Frankfurt we support our clients in the DACH region across the globe. In Germany the focus is on serving corporate clients, with expertise in:

• Corporate Lending and Structured Finance
• Value Chain Finance
• Capital markets
• Leveraged finance
• Project finance
• Treasury and risk management

Rabobank’s focus in Germany reflects Rabobank Group’s global strategy to be a leading financial partner in the Food & Agri sector, while also supporting the Energy Transition, Transport & Mobility and expanding into Banking for Europe’s Fundamental Sectors (including Construction & Real Estate).

You will join the German Client Coverage team, responsible for managing Rabobank’s most strategic relationships. You’ll also be part of the broader European Construction & Real Estate team, which covers the full value chain—from planning and development to construction and asset management. You will be supported by the European C&RE team’s sector intelligence, credentials, product delivery and strategic alignment.

Collaboration is central to our success. You will work closely with product teams and risk, supported by a pool of dedicated deal execution colleagues, credit analysts, and business development professionals based in the Netherlands.

What We Offer You

We provide a collaborative and supportive environment where senior bankers can thrive. You will have the professional autonomy and entrepreneurial scope to shape strategy, deliver transformative outcomes, and inspire high-performing teams—while maintaining a healthy work–life balance. This is an opportunity to innovate, influence, and make a lasting impact within an organisation committed to excellence, growth, and sustainable success.

Our Benefits for this role include

• Competitive compensation including company pension plan and capital-building benefits
• Hybrid work model for a healthy work-life balance: home office option (with monthly allowance) and tech equipment provided
• Generous time off : 30 vacation days plus up to 30 days possibility to work from abroad
• Prime location in the heart of Frankfurt with a guaranteed parking space
• Flexible perks : choose between travel subsidies, bike leasing, childcare support, or 2 extra vacation days
• Modern workspace with ergonomic setup, free drinks, fresh fruit, and meal vouchers
• Exclusive employee discounts and a wide range of professional development opportunities

As well as helping our clients to grow their businesses, we are fully committed to growing our people to make them the best that they can be. We embrace differences and strive to create a truly inclusive work culture, based on trust and respect for all. A place where everyone can be themselves and bring their whole selves to work along with their unique experiences, background, and expertise. We strive to empower our people to focus on their wellbeing, by providing a range of resources that will enable them to flourish both in and outside of the workplace.

Our ambition is to maintain sustainable, meaningful, and collaborative working environments so that our people understand how they contribute to our vision and overall mission, they can be healthy at work and bring the best version of themselves to our vibrant Branch community.

Apply now -preferably via our website - including your earliest possible start date and your salary expectations.

Deadline for application: 31 January 2026 (due to high volume of applications this advert may close prior to the posted close date). Applications via LinkedIn message or email will not be reviewed, please apply via the link.

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