Senior CRE Origination Director

National Life Group

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 198,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Job summary

National Life Group is seeking a seasoned Director, Commercial Mortgage Origination to lead sourcing, structuring, and closing of CRE debt investments. Build a steady pipeline, manage sponsor/broker relationships, and collaborate with underwriting and asset management to drive portfolio objectives.

The role is onsite in New York with core days Monday–Thursday. Base pay ranges $135,000–$198,000 USD, plus comprehensive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, or related field and 6–8 years CRE lending experience.
Experience underwriting stabilized, bridge, and construction loans.
Strong knowledge of credit underwriting and loan structuring.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
Network of sponsors, brokers, and mortgage bankers.
Experience using CRE valuation and cash flow modeling software.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain a pipeline of high-quality investment opportunities.
Develop and manage relationships with sponsors, brokers, and mortgage bankers.
Travel to key markets for client meetings, broker engagement, and site visits.
Originate, structure, and close commercial mortgage loans ($15M–$60M).
Underwrite stabilized, transitional (bridge), and construction loans.
Prepare investment memoranda and present to internal credit committees.
Negotiate loan terms, pricing, covenants, and legal documents.
Coordinate with stakeholders through closing.
Monitor market conditions and capital markets trends.
Partner with portfolio management for diversification across assets/geographies.