Vice President of Debt Originations

Vice President of Debt OriginationsAbout the CompanyDiversified real estate investment companyIndustry Real EstateType Privately Held, VC-backedFounded 1988Employees 501-1000Funding $200+ millionCategoriesReal Estate Commercial Retail Financial Services Residential Leasing Nonresidential Consulting & Professional ServicesAbout the RoleThe 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 LSCTravel Percent Less than 10%FunctionsFinance