Sr Relationship Banker Construction & Real Estate

As a Senior Relationship Banker for Construction & Real Estate, you are a strategic point of contact for Rabobank’s largest wholesale clients in these sectors. You build and maintain sustainable C-level relationships, identify commercial opportunities, and translate sector developments into concrete, client-focused solutions. You coordinate Rabobank’s delivery service and ensure a seamless collaboration of our internal teams.

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Utrecht (NL)
• 40 hours
• Fulltime
• Gross monthly salary between EUR 10,330 and EUR 17,708 (senior kader A) for a 40-hour work week.

This is what we offer you

• Salary: Gross monthly salary between EUR 10,330 and EUR 17,708 (senior kader A) for a 40-hour work week.
• Extras: a thirteenth month, 8% holiday allowance, and a 10% Employee Benefit Budget.
• Development budget: EUR 1,400 development budget per year for your growth and development.
• Hybrid working: a balance between home and office work (possible for most roles).
• A mobility budget: with this, you can tailor your transportation according to your own needs. For example, by leasing a car or receiving the full amount and arranging your own transportation.
• Pension: decide for yourself the amount of your personal contribution.

You & Your Function

As Senior Relationship Banker Construction & Real Estate, you continually look for opportunities within your existing portfolio and contribute to expanding Rabobank’s portfolio outside The Netherlands, with an additional focus on the Nordic countries. You will build new client relationships, originate deals, and act as a sector specialist, leveraging your broad banking experience and network to deliver sustainable results.

The (sub)sectors you will work with are:

• Building Materials – Aggregates, building products, distribution.
• Construction (Equipment).
• Design & Construction – Engineering and project delivery.
• Built Assets – Real Estate investments and property development, technical services and asset management.

Practical Examples

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with leading corporates, prospects, and clients in the broader (European) Construction & Real Estate sector.
• Originate and manage strategic cross-selling opportunities across Rabobank’s full product suite, including working capital finance, leasing, risk management solutions, M&A and capital markets (debt and equity).
• Execute deals and deepen client relationships to develop a robust client portfolio, driving (sustainable) growth and innovation.

Top 3 Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to grow the Construction & Real Estate portfolio in targeted European markets, focusing on new business, deepening existing relationships, and identifying growth opportunities that contribute to Rabobank’s green asset expansion.
• Collaborate and align with internal and external stakeholders—including international branches, risk, product groups, other coverage bankers, and the broader European Construction & Real Estate team—on commercial opportunities and innovative solutions.
• Act as a sector specialist, championing innovation and sustainability, and contributing to Rabobank’s mission to build a resilient, future-proof Europe.

Together We Achieve More Than Alone

We believe in the power of difference. Bringing together people’s different perspectives is what makes us an even better bank. Working together is the way we work; as one passionate team at Rabobank. We look forward to the unique perspective and expertise you will bring to our team.

“Building a portfolio in new markets is a fantastic challenge. Together with our European Branches we create opportunities and achieve sustainable growth in our sector.” Robbert van de Kar, Managing Director Construction & Real Estate

The Construction & Real Estate team is responsible for expanding Rabobank’s presence in the sector, focusing on strategic growth and collaboration. As one driven team within Rabobank, we combine expertise and ambition to deliver results.

We foster a collaborative culture where everyone’s input is valued, and we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our people to thrive.

Work on Yourself & the World Around You at the Same Time

At Rabobank, your development and that of society go hand in hand. We invest in you and work together to create a better world. This is reflected in your own development budget, our hybrid working environment, and a good work-life balance.

You & Your Talent

• 10+ years of experience in international wholesale banking.
• Proven track record in strategic (product) originating and structuring complex financing solutions.
• Strong network and market knowledge within the European Construction & Real Estate sector is highly valued.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new business and grow strategic client relationships.
• Solid credit risk management expertise and strong commercial judgement.
• Experience leading complex transactions and managing senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage at C-level.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and results-driven mindset.
• Strong team player with the ability to mobilise multidisciplinary teams and deliver outstanding client outcomes.

A reliability screening is part of the procedure.