Director - CRE Underwriter

Job Description: Act as the primary underwriting lead with end-to-end ownership of transactions, ensuring timely execution, sound credit outcomes, and alignment across all stakeholdersUnderwrite and close commercial real estate loans for multiple borrowers and different asset typesLead preparation and defense of credit memos, clearly articulating key risks, mitigants, and structuring rationale for committee, including cash flow analysis, risks and strengths, borrower / sponsor review, and market analysesAct as the central point of coordination across internal teams and external counterparties, proactively resolving issues and maintaining deal momentumManage a team of 5-10 peopleProfessional Qualifications: Candidate is required to have a BA/BS, ideally in commercial real estate finance, finance or similarAt least 7 years’ experience underwriting commercial real estate loans at a bankDemonstrated experience independently leading CRE loan transactions from origination through closing (not solely supporting roles) Proven ability to exercise independent credit judgment and make recommendations in situations with incomplete or evolving informationExperience structuring CRE loans, including familiarity with risk mitigation tools (e.g. – reserves, covenants, cash management, other credit enhancements, etc.)Must have direct management experience