Director, CRE Credit & Underwriting

CRE Finance Council; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

CRE Finance Council is partnering with a growing, institutionally backed financial services platform to build and lead its real estate credit underwriting practice in Miami, with direct oversight and collaboration with senior leadership.

This director-level role offers ownership of the business line, a hands-on leadership position, and the opportunity to shape strategy as the real estate credit business expands in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial real estate finance experience in investment banks, direct lenders, credit funds, or similar institutions.
• Strong background in loan origination, credit underwriting, and transaction structuring.
• Experience across CRE debt, structured finance, or real estate capital markets.
• Commercial mindset with ability to independently evaluate opportunities and manage transactions.
• Strong communication, relationship management, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Originate and evaluate CRE financing opportunities through relationships with banks, direct lenders, and intermediaries.
• Lead transaction structuring, credit underwriting, and due diligence from initial evaluation through execution.
• Assess financing structures, collateral, cash flows, and credit risks across single-asset and portfolio transactions.
• Prepare and present credit recommendations and underwriting memoranda.
• Develop institutional relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Help build and develop the real estate credit team as the business grows.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship management

Credit underwriting

Financial analysis

Job description

CRE Finance Council is partnering with a growing, institutionally backed financial services platform to build and lead its real estate credit underwriting practice in Miami, with direct oversight and collaboration with senior leadership.

This director-level role offers ownership of the business line, a hands-on leadership position, and the opportunity to shape strategy as the real estate credit business expands in a dynamic market.