Director of Asset Management

🎯 Director of Asset Management - Commercial Real Estate Credit

Location : Phoenix, AZ (On-Site)

The Opportunity : Lead Credit Performance & Workout Strategy

A leading private equity real estate firm is seeking a decisive, credit-first leader to join its high-performance, entrepreneurial team in Phoenix as the Director of Asset Management .

This is a critical, hands-on leadership role overseeing the performance of the firm's commercial real estate credit platform, specifically managing a portfolio of transitional and bridge loans . You will be the central figure responsible for identifying early risk indicators, driving proactive borrower engagement, and executing complex workout and REO resolution strategies .

If you thrive where speed, expert judgment, and precision are paramount—and you are fluent in complex loan structures and risk management—this is your chance to drive meaningful outcomes for investors.

Key Responsibilities & Impact :

• Portfolio Management & Risk : Manage and monitor a portfolio of commercial bridge and structured loans, identifying early risk indicators and implementing timely corrective actions.
• Workout Execution : Direct high-stakes workout strategies for underperforming or defaulted assets, including restructures, deed-in-lieu, foreclosure, and active REO management.
• Cross-Functional Leadership : Partner with legal, servicing, accounting, and investment teams to streamline decision-making, coordinate external counsel, receivers, and maximize recovery.
• Reporting & Analytics : Drive real-time visibility and reporting accuracy through robust KPI tracking, cash flow analysis, and performance dashboards.
• Origination Feedback : Provide actionable feedback loops to credit and underwriting teams to strengthen new loan origination discipline.

What Defines Success (Performance Profile) :

Compensation & Culture :

We are seeking candidates who desire to work on-site in Phoenix, AZ, and contribute actively to a high-performance, entrepreneurial culture.