Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Job Description
This role is responsible for driving new client acquisition and business development within Global Commercial Banking. The Business Development Officer (BDO) focuses exclusively on identifying, sourcing, and winning new commercial banking relationships with companies generating approximately $50 million to $2 billion in annual revenue. The BDO serves as the initial point of contact for prospective clients, develops strategic relationships with business owners and executives, and partners across the bank to deliver comprehensive financial solutions.
The role is focused on prospecting, origination, and new business generation. Once a new relationship is established, the client is transitioned to a Relationship Manager who assumes ongoing coverage and relationship management responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Sources, develops, and closes new Global Commercial Banking relationships with companies generating approximately $50 million to $2 billion in annual revenue.
- Establishes and cultivates relationships with business owners, executives, attorneys, accountants, private equity professionals, and other centers of influence to identify new business opportunities.
- Builds and maintains a robust pipeline of prospective clients through targeted business development activities, networking, referrals, and community engagement.
- Maintains disciplined sales practices, prospect management routines, and pipeline reporting to drive consistent business development results.
- Leads and facilitates discussions with prospects regarding strategic business objectives, financing alternatives, growth initiatives, capital needs, and broader business challenges.
- Evaluates company financial statements, cash flow trends, capital structures, and industry dynamics to identify opportunities and structure solutions for prospective clients.
- Facilitates client acquisition efforts by understanding prospect needs and introducing appropriate banking, credit, treasury, capital markets, and wealth management solutions.
- Represents Bank of America within the local business community through active participation in industry associations, professional organizations, and networking events.
- Adapts business development strategies to changing market conditions and competitive dynamics.
Skills
- Business Development
- Prospecting
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Networking
- Sales Performance Management
- Pipeline Management
- Client Solutions Advisory
- Financial Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Capital Markets Knowledge
- Referral Identification
- Communication and Presentation Skills
- Market Development
- Leadership and Influence
Education
- Undergraduate degree preferred; business, finance, or economics majors preferred.
- MBA desirable.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Commercial Banking, Commercial Lending, Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, or a related field.
- Proven track record of originating and closing new commercial banking relationships and generating significant new business revenue.
- Demonstrated success developing prospect pipelines and converting opportunities into profitable client relationships.
- Strong sales, networking, and business development skills, with experience calling on business owners, CFOs, and senior executives.
- Ability to establish credibility quickly with prospective clients and centers of influence.
- Strong corporate finance, capital markets, accounting, and credit acumen.
- Outstanding oral, written, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex client acquisition opportunities by coordinating internal partners and resources.
- Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 63 licenses (must obtain within 180 days of start date).
Preferred Qualifications
- Existing knowledge of the local market.
- Established network of business leaders, centers of influence, and referral sources.
- Demonstrated involvement in local business, civic, and community organizations.
- Proven ability to build strategic partnerships that generate new client opportunities.
Key Success Measures
- New client acquisition.
- New revenue generation.
- New loan and deposit production.
- Pipeline development and conversion.
- Expansion of referral networks and centers of influence.
- Market penetration and business development activity.
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week:
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US - IL - Chicago - 110 N Wacker Dr - Bank Of America Tower Chicago (IL4110)Pay and benefits informationPay range$140,000.00 - $235,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Discretionary incentive eligibleThis role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.BenefitsThis role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.Skills Required
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Commercial Banking, Commercial Lending, Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, or a related field
- Proven track record of originating and closing new commercial banking relationships and generating significant new business revenue
- Demonstrated success developing prospect pipelines and converting opportunities into profitable client relationships
- Strong sales, networking, and business development skills, including experience calling on business owners, CFOs, and senior executives
- Ability to establish credibility quickly with prospective clients and centers of influence
- Strong corporate finance, capital markets, accounting, and credit acumen
- Outstanding oral, written, and presentation skills
- Ability to lead complex client acquisition opportunities by coordinating internal partners and resources
- Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 63 licenses, to be obtained within 180 days of start date
- Undergraduate degree, preferably in business, finance, or economics
- MBA
- Existing knowledge of the local market
- Established network of business leaders, centers of influence, and referral sources
- Involvement in local business, civic, and community organizations
- Ability to build strategic partnerships generating new client opportunities
Bank of America Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bank of America and has not been reviewed or approved by Bank of America.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, virtual care via Teladoc, wellness programs, and specialized support for cancer and menopause. Wellness credits and an always‑on EAP with in‑person sessions add to the depth of care.
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Parental & Family Support — New parents can access up to 26 weeks of leave, including 16 weeks fully paid for eligible teammates, alongside back‑up child and adult care. Family‑building resources and reimbursements (e.g., fertility, adoption, surrogacy) and a dedicated Life Event Services team extend support across life stages.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Broad‑based equity through the Sharing Success program, including $1B in stock to nearly all non‑executive employees in January 2026, is intended to foster an ownership mindset. Stock awards (including RSUs) are a recurring component that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders.
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What We Do
We make financial lives better for our clients and our communities through the power of every connection. Our employees are at the heart of this purpose, and are key to driving responsible growth. Every day, across the globe, our employees bring a commitment to our purpose and to driving responsible growth by living our values: deliver together, act responsibly, realize the power of our people and trust the team. A key aspect of driving responsible growth is doing so in a sustainable manner, a critical pillar of which is being a great place to work for our teammates.
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