Originations Associate; Real Estate Job New York New York USA,Finance & Banking

Position: Originations Associate (Real Estate)
Location: New York

Commercial Real Estate Debt Origination Associate

Location: NYC or LA
Experience: 2-4 years
Position Type: Full‑time

We are working with a leading institutional investment platform to hire a Commercial Real Estate Debt Origination Associate to support the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of bridge and transitional real estate loans across major U.S. markets.

This is a front‑office, credit‑focused role for candidates who want to deepen their experience on the principal side and gain direct exposure to loan origination and execution, working closely with senior originators and credit leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Support origination and execution of senior secured bridge and transitional loans
Underwrite new investment opportunities, including
- Cash flow modeling and sensitivity analysis
- Evaluation of sponsor experience and capitalization
- Market, asset, and exit analysis
Prepare investment committee materials, credit memos, and internal underwriting presentations
Assist in structuring loan terms, including leverage, pricing, reserves, covenants, and credit enhancements
Coordinate third‑party diligence (appraisals, engineering, environmental, market studies)
Work cross‑functionally with legal, asset management, and portfolio management teams through closing
Maintain relationships with borrowers, intermediaries, and counter parties as part of deal execution

Required Background

2-4 years of experience in commercial real estate lending, credit investing, or real estate banking
Experience underwriting or executing bridge loans, transitional loans, value‑add financings, or construction / bridge‑to‑perm loans
Background in real estate debt funds or private credit platforms, bank CRE origination or real estate banking groups, or real estate investment banking groups with significant debt execution exposure
Strong working knowledge of:
- Loan sizing, leverage, and security structures
- Credit metrics (DSCR, debt yield, LTV, exit analysis)
- Commercial real estate cash flow underwriting
Advanced Excel modeling skills; ARGUS experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Experience across multiple commercial property types
Prior exposure to investment committee or credit committee processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Interest in long‑term growth on the credit / lending side, rather than advisory

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