Real Estate Underwriter - Vice President

Base Pay Range

$/yr - $/yr

The Vice President – Real Estate Credit will be primarily responsible for underwriting and financially analyzing first mortgage investment opportunities as well as performing property and market due diligence on collateral properties. The VP will play an active role in sizing, pricing, closing and asset management of the firm’s real estate investments.

We are seeking someone who understands the importance of technical underwriting and asset analysis skills and building/maintaining relationships within the real estate industry across various markets.

• Conduct thorough credit risk assessments of commercial real estate transactions, including evaluation of borrower creditworthiness, property value, cash flow projections, and market conditions.
• Utilize personal knowledge and extensive CRE industry relationships for underwriting transactions. Work closely with origination teams, legal, and senior management to ensure credit risk considerations are integrated into business decisions.
• Establish standard underwriting policies and procedures for all transactions.
• Review and approve all loan underwriting, due diligence and related reports completed by correspondents and third‑party providers.
• Lead the underwriting process for commercial real estate debt transactions, providing expert judgement on credit risk factors and structuring recommendations.
• Enforce credit risk policies and procedures specific to commercial real estate, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Monitor market trends, economic indicators, and property performance to identify potential risks and opportunities within the portfolio.
• Prepare and present detailed investment memos to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting key risks, mitigants, and recommendations.
• Present investment memo and transaction to investment / credit committee for approval to fund.
• Review and approve closing checklists and funding statements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies, staying informed of changes in the regulatory environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• 8-12 years of experience in real estate finance with specific underwriting experience; insurance company lending experience a plus.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Experience creating financial models; high level of proficiency in Excel; ARGUS and PowerPoint proficiency helpful but not required.
• Ability to learn new IT applications related to relationship and portfolio management.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Highly motivated, adaptable, and open to a growing role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales and Management

Non‑profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education