Vice President of Debt Originations

Vice President of Debt Originations

About the Company

Diversified real estate investment company

Industry

Real Estate

Type

Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded

1988

Employees

501-1000

Funding

$200+ million

Categories

• Real Estate
• Commercial
• Retail
• Financial Services
• Residential
• Leasing
• Nonresidential
• Consulting & Professional Services

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Director for Debt Originations to lead the origination efforts in the Southeast region. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and structuring commercial real estate senior bridge loans, as well as select mezzanine and preferred equity positions. This role requires a minimum of ten years' experience in real estate finance, with a proven track record in originating and structuring senior bridge loans within the Southeast markets. The Director will be expected to develop and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including sponsors, brokers, banks, developers, and investors. Key responsibilities also include negotiating and closing complex commercial real estate debt investments, utilizing credit skills to identify and mitigate risks, and working with the underwriting team to prepare credit presentations. Applicants for the Director position should possess an entrepreneurial mindset, superior negotiation skills, and the ability to identify and mitigate key risks in real estate debt transactions. The role demands a strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects, a strong independent work ethic, and excellent attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a collaborative approach to business development, be a self-starter, and have the ability to contribute to a positive, supportive culture. Travel may be required, and the candidate should have appropriate educational credentials. The Director will be expected to work closely with the team to meet platform targets and to utilize the full resources of the company to assist in originations, underwriting, and risk mitigation.

Hiring Manager Title

Senior Managing Director and Head of LSC

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions