AWM | Private Bank | Commercial Real Estate Lending Advisor | Vice President | Atlanta

Goldman Sachs•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Commercial Real Estate Lending Advisor, Vice President is a client-facing lending specialist in Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management’s Private Bank. The role drives loan origination growth, particularly in commercial real estate and structured credit solutions for Ultra-High-Net-Worth clients. The advisor partners with Private Wealth Advisors and underwriting teams to source, originate, structure, and execute sophisticated lending transactions that align with clients’ broader investment and wealth objectives. The Vice President contributes to regional lending strategy as a credit thought partner, first line of control, relationship builder, and execution lead. The position advises clients and advisors on lending across asset classes, leads deal execution and credit structuring, supports underwriting and portfolio management, and monitors exposures to identify and mitigate credit risks. The role requires adherence to credit policies, control procedures, KYC/AML considerations, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

At least 8 years of lending origination experience.
Demonstrated track record in commercial real estate financing and complex credit solutions within private banking, commercial banking, or real estate lending platforms.
Deep expertise in commercial real estate lending, including structuring loans across stabilized, transitional, and portfolio-backed assets.
Experience with securities-based and alternative collateral lending.
Ability to originate, structure, and execute sophisticated lending transactions aligned with client needs and Firm objectives.
Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound credit judgment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly and make actionable recommendations.
Ability to collaborate effectively across coverage, underwriting, risk, and operations teams.
Series 7, 63, and SIE licenses required, or must be obtained within 4 months of joining.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with Private Wealth Advisors to drive regional lending activity.
Participate in prospect and client meetings to assess borrowing needs, explain the Private Bank’s lending capabilities, and originate opportunities.
Advise clients and advisors on lending strategies involving securities-based lending, structured credit, commercial real estate financing, and other asset classes.
Source and originate lending opportunities, especially commercial real estate transactions and complex financing structures.
Lead end-to-end deal execution, including screening, structuring, pricing considerations, and positioning transactions within the Firm’s credit framework.
Structure commercial real estate and asset-backed lending solutions that align client objectives with risk appetite and return thresholds.
Prescreen opportunities and develop well-structured proposals as the first layer of control.
Partner with U.S. Underwriting on credit memo preparation, transaction approvals, and ongoing portfolio management.
Monitor and manage lending exposures, identify early signs of credit risk, and implement mitigation strategies.
Develop solutions for stressed or at-risk positions, particularly in real estate-backed portfolios.
Ensure adherence to credit policies, control procedures, KYC/AML considerations, and regulatory requirements.