Director - CRE Underwriter

Taurus Search; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Taurus Search is seeking a seasoned underwriter to lead complex commercial real estate loan transactions in the Tampa area. You will own the underwriting process from origination through closing, coordinating with multiple borrowers, sponsors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, sound credit outcomes.

The role requires independent credit judgment, experience structuring CRE loans with risk mitigants, and a track record of leading transactions rather than supporting roles.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in commercial real estate finance, finance or similar.
• 7+ years underwriting CRE loans at a bank.
• Proven ability to independently lead CRE loan transactions from origination through closing.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary underwriting lead with end-to-end ownership of transactions.
• Underwrite and close CRE loans for multiple borrowers and asset types.
• Lead preparation and defense of credit memos with cash flow analysis and market analyses.
• Coordinate across internal teams and external counterparties to maintain deal momentum.
• Manage a team of 5-10 people.

Skills

Leadership

Credit judgment

Communication

Team management

Education

BA/BS in CRE/finance

Job description

• Act as the primary underwriting lead with end-to-end ownership of transactions, ensuring timely execution, sound credit outcomes, and alignment across all stakeholders
• Underwrite and close commercial real estate loans for multiple borrowers and different asset types
• Lead preparation and defense of credit memos, clearly articulating key risks, mitigants, and structuring rationale for committee, including cash flow analysis, risks and strengths, borrower / sponsor review, and market analyses
• Act as the central point of coordination across internal teams and external counterparties, proactively resolving issues and maintaining deal momentum
• Manage a team of 5-10 people

Professional Qualifications:

• Candidate is required to have a BA/BS, ideally in commercial real estate finance, finance or similar
• At least 7 years’ experience underwriting commercial real estate loans at a bank
• Demonstrated experience independently leading CRE loan transactions from origination through closing (not solely supporting roles)
• Proven ability to exercise independent credit judgment and make recommendations in situations with incomplete or evolving information
• Experience structuring CRE loans, including familiarity with risk mitigation tools (e.g. – reserves, covenants, cash management, other credit enhancements, etc.)