Associate Director, Commercial Real Estate, Americas

Standard Chartered Life and Careers; New York (NY); Remote; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a skilled professional to join their Commercial Real Estate team in New York. In this role, you will deliver on the CRE Americas mandate, preparing financial models and credit memos to support transactions. You will collaborate with senior transactors and various internal teams to ensure compliance with bank policies while managing credit risk effectively. The opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where you can leverage your expertise in commercial real estate financing and portfolio management. If you are ready to take your career to the next level in a forward-thinking organization, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Referral Program

Remote Work Flexibility

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial real estate financing and credit risk management.
• Proficient in preparing financial models and credit assessments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on CRE Americas mandate and prepare financial models and documentation.
• Support the execution and monitoring of CRE transactions with internal teams.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate Financing

Financial Modeling

Credit Assessment

Portfolio Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Tools

Excel

ARGUS

Job description

LOCATION: New York, NY

DUTIES: Deliver on the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Americas mandate as part of the broader Global Credit Markets platform. Prepare financial models, credit memos, documentation (term sheets, concept papers), and syndication materials to support contemplated transactions primarily related to CRE. Assist Senior Transactor(s) on the origination, structuring, and execution of customized solutions for CRE clients in the Americas. Identify cross-selling opportunities for other product partners, including capital markets/DCM and derivatives. Support in the execution and monitoring of CRE transactions, working closely with CRE Industry Team, Syndications, Client Managers, Loan Processing/Documentation Units, Compliance, and Legal. Ensure that CRE transactions conform to the relevant internal system protocols, Product Underwriting Standards, Product Programs, and all other bank policies and procedures. Develop overall knowledge of CRE industry, regulations, and guidelines, via market research reports, trainings, client/investor meetings, and attendance of industry events. Manage internal processes (PSRs, Control Room/PDR, GCAF/RCAF memos, FCC/ABC, NOEs, BCAs, among others). Responsible for assigned transactions as part of Portfolio Management. Minimize risk to the bank through deal structuring and portfolio management. Assume accountability for credit risk of FS customers and ensuring a continuous dialogue with GAMs/FAMs and relevant support areas to ensure that they are monitored and controlled. Remote work may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite, in accordance with Standard Chartered Bank policy.

REQTS: Must have a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Finance, Engineering (any), Mathematics, or a related quantitative field and three (3) years of commercial real estate financing experience in the job offered or in a related position. Must have three (3) years of experience with: Pitching and executing, alongside Senior Banker, on real estate linked products (investment, development, and corporate loans) for clients between the ASEAN/Australia and US corridor; Preparation of internal credit assessment, business approvals, and deal execution; Portfolio management, inclusive of annual credit assessment, early alert (high risk account) presentations, and preparation of documents for regional credit reviews; Experience working and collaborating with internal and external counsel, loan operations, documentation, funding teams, portfolio management, and agency; Building and reviewing real estate linked financial models (Excel or ARGUS) to evaluate performance and operating scenarios.

SALARY: $220,000.00 – $250,000.00/Year

HOURS: Full time; Mon – Fri (40 hours per week) EOE.

This job opportunity is eligible for our Employee Referral Program. Please refer to our Employee Referral Scheme for information relating to the program.