Director, Real Estate Markets at RBC in Ottawa, Ottawa region. Apply on NeverHard.
Company
RBC
Location
Ottawa, Ottawa region
Type
full_time
What is the opportunity?
As a Director on the Real Estate team, you will be responsible for business development and management of a portfolio of commercial real estate clients, with a primary focus on providing lending solutions for low-rise and high-rise residential real estate projects as well as income producing real estate. In this role, you will work directly with some of RBC’s most highly-valued clients, structuring bilateral as well as large, complex syndicated facilities. You will act as a trusted strategic advisor, connecting clients with other RBC partners to meet their diverse commercial and personal financial needs. While credit structuring and portfolio management is ultimately your responsibility, you will be supported by an Associate Director, who will assist with analyzing and underwriting new loan requests, including compiling financial and market information and preparing credit submissions for RBC’s real estate risk management group for loan adjudication. Other responsibilities include maintaining your portfolio in good credit health, including proactively managing credit expiries, securities and reporting requirements.
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
As a Director on the Real Estate team, you will be responsible for business development and management of a portfolio of commercial real estate clients, with a primary focus on providing lending solutions for low-rise and high-rise residential real estate projects as well as income producing real estate. In this role, you will work directly with some of RBC’s most highly-valued clients, structuring bilateral as well as large, complex syndicated facilities. You will act as a trusted strategic advisor, connecting clients with other RBC partners to meet their diverse commercial and personal financial needs. While credit structuring and portfolio management is ultimately your responsibility, you will be supported by an Associate Director, who will assist with analyzing and underwriting new loan requests, including compiling financial and market information and preparing credit submissions for RBC’s real estate risk management group for loan adjudication. Other responsibilities include maintaining your portfolio in good credit health, including proactively managing credit expiries, securities and reporting requirements.
What will you do?
Manage a portfolio of real estate clients
Deliver on financing requests to assist with income producing real estate, predevelopment, land servicing and construction costs for low-rise and high-rise residential projects, including large, complex syndicated transactions
Oversee loan structuring and maintain responsibility for quality of credit underwriting
Mentor and coach Associate Directors in deal structuring, negotiation skills, RBC lending guidelines, policies and risk appetite, profitability requirements
Proactively maintain the health and integrity of accounts from a portfolio quality management perspective
Through long-term strategic planning with clients, maintain an ongoing sales pipeline of real estate transactions and identify opportunities where RBC can support our clients through platforms outside of real estate financing (e.g. Residential Mortgage program, Private Banking, Capital Markets, Commercial Mortgages)
Develop and maintain a strong external network in the real estate community, including lending syndicate partners, law firms, cost consultants, etc.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
Previous real estate lending experience
Proven track record in sales and business development and exceptional client relationship management
Superior negotiation skills supported by deep industry expertise
Excellent credit structuring and underwriting skills, and strong background of project budget and financial statement analysis
Strong computer skills (especially Microsoft Word and Excel)
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Must be independent worker and team player with a positive attitude
Motivated proactive thinker with detail-oriented and creative problem solving approach
Ability to quickly develop a working knowledge of programs and systems employed by the Bank
Ongoing and consistent adoption of the Banks goals and core values
Nice-to-have
MBA, CFA or CPA
Fully bilingual in both French and English
Experience leading large, complex syndicated transactions
What’s in it for you?
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation, bonuses, and flexible benefits
Continued opportunities for career advancement
World-class sales training, coaching, and development opportunities
Support from a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high performing team, as well as world-class tools and training
Opportunity to achieve great success and grow your career with RBC
Job Skills
Adaptability, Business Development, Client Centricity, Communication, Critical Thinking, Curious Mindset, Financial Acumen, Practice Management
Additional Job Details
Address
90 SPARKS ST:OTTAWA
City
Ottawa
Country
Canada
Work hours/week
37.5
Employment Type
Full time
Platform
PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING
Job Type
Regular
Pay Type
Salaried
Posted Date
2026-07-23
Application Deadline
2026-08-14
Note
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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