Director of Asset-Backed Underwriting

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Specialty Finance Platform in New York is seeking a Director of Underwriting to lead the evaluation, structuring, and execution of asset-backed and specialty lending transactions. The role demands strong credit judgment, deep collateral-based analysis, and the ability to drive complex deals from diligence to close.

You will partner with business development, legal, and portfolio management, coordinating with borrowers, sponsors, and advisors to ensure timely, compliant execution

Qualifications

• 8+ years of underwriting experience in private credit, specialty finance, asset-based lending, direct lending, or structured finance.
• Experience leading transactions from origination support through closing.
• Deep understanding of collateral-based credit analysis and deal structuring.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating loan documentation alongside internal and external counsel.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound credit decisions in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting and credit analysis for new lending opportunities.
• Structure financing solutions and develop risk recommendations.
• Manage transactions from diligence through documentation and closing.
• Review collateral, cash flows, borrower performance, and overall creditworthiness.
• Work directly with borrowers, sponsors, advisors, and legal counsel throughout the process.
• Partner cross-functionally with originations, portfolio management, operations, and legal teams to ensure efficient execution.
• Oversee multiple active transactions simultaneously within tight timelines.

Skills

Underwriting

Credit analysis

Deal structuring

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Confidential Specialty Finance Platform in New York is seeking a Director of Underwriting to lead the evaluation, structuring, and execution of asset-backed and specialty lending transactions. The role demands strong credit judgment, deep collateral-based analysis, and the ability to drive complex deals from diligence to close.

You will partner with business development, legal, and portfolio management, coordinating with borrowers, sponsors, and advisors to ensure timely, compliant execution