Assistant Vice President, CML Underwriting

About the Role

You will report to the Head of Underwriting. The team works on all types of property types and originates loans that are performing, transitional, bridge and construction.

• Understands multiple types of transactions including whole loans, syndicated loans, and CMBS, with deal sizes that vary significantly from $30 million to $500 million.
• Able to work on complicated transactions independently and with a team.
• Able to asset manage Commercial Real Estate loans.
• Portfolio management experience in Commercial Real Estate.
• Uses leadership skills to work with underwriters, originators, closers, and legal to complete a transaction.
• Work with key stakeholders in different departments including Investment Credit and Enterprise Risk Management.
• Understanding of macro‑economic trends and real estate investment fundamentals.
• Expertise with third‑party reports including appraisals, engineering reports, environmental assessments, zoning letters, credit reports, background checks, credit references, and legal documents.
• Experience in multiple markets, research, lending market trends, and real estate market movements.
• Present and explain a deal to others in credit committee using a written memo and verbal communication.
• Evaluate deals, develop underwriting assumptions, and review property‑level documents.
• Communicate with brokers, agents, and principals to complete strategic research projects and analysis to validate underwriting assumptions.
• Perform site inspections and summarize findings in writing for loans and syndications.
• Research comparable properties to determine competitive amenities, rents and sales prices using CoStar, Reis, and Bloomberg.
• Perform advanced valuation and work with other team members using cash‑flow analysis with Argus and Excel.

• BA/BS required and an advanced degree a plus.
• Robust analytical skills are necessary.
• 4–7 years of related commercial real estate experience.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and quantitative skills.
• Expertise in market research, financial statement analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000 at the commencement of employment. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered will ultimately be dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s geographic location, skills, experience and other qualifications. In addition, the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Corebridge also offers a range of competitive benefits as part of the total compensation package.

This position is based in Corebridge Financial's New York office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely. Estimated travel may include up to 25%.

• Health and Wellness: medical, dental and vision insurance plans, mental health support and wellness initiatives.
• Retirement Savings: competitive 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions of up to 6% of eligible pay and a company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay.
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling services and resources.
• Matching charitable donations: corebridge matches donations to tax‑exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually.
• Paid Time Off: eligible employees start off with at least 24 PTO days.

Corebridge Financial is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job‑related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to Talentand Incl Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.