Executive Director, Commercial Loan Origination

Blue Springs Ranch; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

DLP Capital invites a Managing Director, Head of Loan Originations to lead a high-performing team focused on financing exceptional sponsors and transforming lives by building thriving communities. The role guides growth strategy, pursues new loan origination opportunities, and sustains client-focused relationships for $10–$100M transactions.

Targeted leadership in commercial real estate finance, a strong track record in ground-up development, and a flair for building a scalable origination

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of progressive experience in commercial real estate investment and lending.
• Proven leadership in growing sales and origination teams, with the ability to teach, coach, and manage a geographically dispersed workforce.
• In-depth knowledge of credit, underwriting, valuation, and structured finance, with experience at regulated and/or unregulated institutions.
• Expertise in financing the construction, development, or improvement of single-family communities, as well as multifamily and mixed-use properties.
• Track record of successfully growing and managing a dispersed portfolio of real estate assets.
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, thriving in dynamic, growth-oriented environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a team of commercial loan origination professionals while maintaining a personal book of business.
• Set ambitious growth targets and manage origination strategy for the Texas-based team, overseeing strategy and market execution.
• Serve as a hands-on leader, collaborating with team members to solve challenges and ensure successful execution.
• Structure and negotiate complex loans, including mezzanine financing and preferred equity, with emphasis on ground-up development, construction, and value-add strategies for residential assets.
• Leverage relationships with developers, owners, and investors to source and close high-quality lending opportunities.
• Develop a consistent origination pipeline aligned with the firm’s credit strategy and growth objectives, overseeing all aspects of deal origination and collaborating with senior stakeholders on structuring, negotiation, and closing of loans.
• Work closely with the credit risk and underwriting teams to ensure transactions meet underwriting standards and investor expectations.
• Partner with Portfolio Management and Servicing teams to uphold strong risk management, credit quality, and portfolio oversight standards.
• Enhance the firm’s brand and visibility by participating in industry events, contributing thought leadership, and engaging in relationship-driven business development.

Skills

Loan origination

Team leadership

Credit underwriting

Commercial real estate

Ground-up development

Relationship management

Mezzanine financing

Job description

DLP Capital invites a Managing Director, Head of Loan Originations to lead a high-performing team focused on financing exceptional sponsors and transforming lives by building thriving communities. The role guides growth strategy, pursues new loan origination opportunities, and sustains client-focused relationships for $10–$100M transactions.

Targeted leadership in commercial real estate finance, a strong track record in ground-up development, and a flair for building a scalable origination