Senior Loan Originator

Riverside Park Capital; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Park Capital is seeking a Senior Loan Originator for a remote role to source, structure, and close CRE bridge loans. You will manage prospecting, sponsor relationships, and a pipeline from inquiry to funding, while coordinating with underwriting and capital partners.

The ideal candidate has strong CRE lending, underwriting, and negotiation skills, with a proven track record of closing complex deals and working independently in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive PL/CRE debt experience, especially in bridge financing and loan origination.
• Strong financial analysis, risk assessment, and deal structuring abilities.
• Knowledge of commercial real estate lending markets, capital sources, and lending products.
• Excellent relationship management, negotiation, and borrower/broker engagement skills.
• Proven track record of closing complex CRE transactions and managing a high-volume pipeline.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with loan documentation, regulatory considerations, and underwriting guidelines; bridge/private lending experience is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, real estate, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Source, structure, and close commercial real estate bridge loans.
• Prospect new borrowers and cultivate sponsor/intermediary relationships.
• Manage a deal pipeline from inquiry to funding and coordinate with capital partners.
• Analyze property and borrower information and collaborate with underwriting on risk/pricing.
• Present financing options aligned with client objectives and ensure timely communication.

Skills

Loan origination experience

Underwriting & finance skills

Commercial real estate lending

Relationship management & negotiation

Deal structuring & risk assessment

Bridge/private lending knowledge

Remote work capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/business/real estate or equivalent experience

Job description

Company Description

Riverside Park Capital is a commercial real estate debt financing firm focused on bridge financing for transactions ranging from $1 million to $15 million. The firm emphasizes integrity, creativity, and strong advocacy for its clients throughout the financing process. Riverside Park Capital leverages a broad network of capital sources to provide flexible funding solutions tailored to complex commercial real estate needs. Through a collaborative model, the firm aims to meet clients’ capital requirements more effectively than conventional banking services. Team members join a high-performance environment centered on relationship-driven service and innovative deal structuring.

Role Description

The Senior Loan Originator is a full-time, remote role responsible for sourcing, structuring, and closing commercial real estate bridge loans. Day-to-day activities include prospecting new borrowers, cultivating relationships with sponsors and intermediaries, and managing a pipeline of deals from initial inquiry through funding. The role involves analyzing property and borrower information, collaborating with underwriting to assess risk and pricing, and presenting financing options that align with client objectives. The Senior Loan Originator will coordinate with internal and external capital partners, oversee transaction documentation, and ensure timely, accurate communication with all stakeholders. This position also contributes to strategic growth initiatives by identifying market opportunities and providing feedback on products and lending programs.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong loan origination and loans experience, particularly in commercial realestate and bridge financing.


• Candidates should possess underwriting and finance skills, including financial analysis, risk assessment, and deal structuring.


• Candidates should possess mortgages knowledge relevant to commercial real estate lending, capital markets, and lending products.


• Candidates should possess excellent relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills to engage borrowers, brokers, and capital partners.


• Proven track record of closing complex commercial real estate transactions and managing a high-volume deal pipeline.


• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, prioritize multiple deals, and meet deadlines under time-sensitive conditions.


• Familiarity with loan documentation, regulatory considerations, and standard underwriting guidelines; experience with bridge or private lending is highly beneficial.


• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, real estate, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in commercial lending.