Senior CRE Lending Leader — Non-Recourse & Growth

Axos Business Center; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

HSA/FSA

401(k) Employer Match

Mortgage Loan Program

Bank account with self-directed trades

Job summary

Axos Bank is seeking a VP, Commercial Real Estate in San Diego to originate, structure, and close non-recourse loans across multifamily, condo, industrial and hospitality sectors. You will lead client relationships, perform credit due diligence, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive deal execution.

The role requires a strong track record in CRE or structured finance, superb communication and negotiation skills, and deep credit risk understanding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field is required or preferred.
• MBA or related graduate degree is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years in commercial lending, investment banking or structured finance.

Responsibilities

• Structure, underwrite, and close complex non-recourse lending transactions.
• Lead relationship management for a portfolio of clients including sponsors and institutions.
• Conduct credit due diligence, financial modeling, and risk analysis.
• Prepare and present detailed credit memoranda to credit committees.
• Monitor portfolio performance, covenants, and overall risk.
• Stay informed on market conditions, regulatory changes and competition.
• Collaborate with legal, risk, capital markets and ops teams to execute deals.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication

Financial modeling

Credit analysis

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field

MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred

Job description

Axos Bank is seeking a VP, Commercial Real Estate in San Diego to originate, structure, and close non-recourse loans across multifamily, condo, industrial and hospitality sectors. You will lead client relationships, perform credit due diligence, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive deal execution.

The role requires a strong track record in CRE or structured finance, superb communication and negotiation skills, and deep credit risk understanding.