Director, Commercial Mortgage Originator

Location Designation:
Hybrid - 4 days per week

About New York Life Investments

With over $800 billion in assets under management, NYLIM is a Pensions & Investments' Top 30 Largest Money Manager and one of the largest global asset managers serving institutional, retail and insurance clients. NYLIM brings together the firm's global investment teams under one unified brand, combining specialized expertise with the strength and stability of New York Life.

Our platform is built on disciplined active management, deep investment capabilities and a long-term partnership approach designed to deliver enduring value across market cycles and help clients navigate the next era of investing.

More powerful, together, we combine the agility of specialized investment teams with the scale and longevity of a leading mutual institution.

Business Overview

New York Life Real Estate Investors (NYL REI) is the real estate investment platform within New York Life Investment Management. With over $73.2 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025, NYL REI invests across real estate equity, debt and securities strategies, serving institutional investors and the New York Life General Account.

Leveraging more than a century of real estate investment experience,

New York Life Real Estate Investors ("REI") believes that investment principles which incorporate sustainability best practices promote favorable relative returns for our clients over the long term.

Business Overview

New York Life Real Estate Investors (NYL REI) is the real estate investment platform within New York Life Investment Management. With over $73.2 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025, NYL REI invests across real estate equity, debt and securities strategies, serving institutional investors and the New York Life General Account.

Leveraging more than a century of real estate investment experience, New York Life Real Estate Investors ("REI") believes that investment principles which incorporate sustainability best practices promote favorable relative returns for our clients over the long term.

The primary focus of the Real Estate Debt Team is the origination and management of commercial real estate related debt products, including mortgage loans (fixed and floating rate) and structured debt investments (including construction and bridge loans), which are typically secured by industrial, multi-family, retail, office, and hotel properties.

The Southeast Regional Office is responsible for commercial mortgage origination and portfolio management efforts for the Southeast U.S. The Southeast Regional Office territory is comprised of 11 states and markets such as Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Nashville. Over the past four years, the Southeastern Regional Office has originated approximately $6.6 billion of fixed and floating rate mortgages including core and high yield/bridge loans on a variety of properties, working with top tier owners, developers, investment advisors, pension funds, private equity firms, and mortgage brokers.

What You'll Do:

* Excellent analytical, quantitative and technical skills, including the ability to analyze, underwrite and forecast property cash flows and valuations using Argus and Excel software.

* The ability to size and price loans with proper structural features and negotiate term sheets and loan commitments.

* Successful track record and experience in the commercial mortgage loan origination, due diligence, and loan closing/negotiation processes.

* Team player who is organized, efficient, proactive, conscientious and assumes accountability and responsibility for specific performance and work product.

* Strong interpersonal, relationship-building skills, and marketing skills. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Creative problem-solver with strong research skills.

* The ability to gather, analyze, and interpret real estate market data/trends and financial information. The ability to independently and proactively interact with, and gather data from borrowers, brokers, property managers, appraisers, attorneys, and other real estate professionals.

* The ability to…