Associate- Commercial Real Estate Loan Syndications

First Horizon Corp. • Houston, TX

54d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Associate within the Loan Syndications group at First Horizon Bank, you will play a vital role in supporting the Commercial Real Estate Syndications Officer in the structuring, marketing, and execution of syndicated commercial real estate loan transactions. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of hands-on experience in commercial real estate lending and demonstrate a strong understanding of CRE markets, deal structuring, and risk assessment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, real estate, or economics preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in commercial real estate lending (syndication experience a plus) or commercial real estate debt advisory. Formal credit training is a plus.
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and client-facing interactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team of associates and across functional groups.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in loan syndications or in another capital markets environment.
• Familiarity with CRE property types, valuation methodologies, and market participants.
• Experience working directly with clients in a financial institution or CRE environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Officer in the preparation and review of underwriting materials and deal presentations for syndicated commercial real estate loans.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis of CRE transactions, including cash flow modeling, borrower financial review, and collateral assessment.
• Support the syndication process by preparing detailed term sheets, marketing materials, and other transaction documentation.
• Coordinate with CRE relationship managers, credit officers, and external participants to gather relevant information and facilitate syndication efforts.
• Monitor ongoing syndicated loan performance, track covenant compliance, and maintain communication with participating financial institutions.
• Research CRE market trends, property sectors, and regulatory developments to provide actionable insights to associates and clients.
• Participate in client meetings and calls, assisting in responding to client inquiries and requests related to syndicated CRE loans.
• Ensure all transactions are executed in compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize loan origination and syndication management systems to support accurate transactional record-keeping and reporting.
• Participate in other projects as requested by management.

Benefits

• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees