Director, Investments

American Fidelity•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead and manage the Commercial Mortgage group of American Fidelity Corporation (AFC) and related companies (excluding First Fidelity Bank). Supervise all production, closing, servicing, problem loan, reporting and portfolio management activities undertaken by the group. Direct and track all loan underwriting and production activities. Review proposed transactions. Manage portfolio characteristics for diversification by property type, tenancy, and geographic location. Negotiate all loan terms. Supervise the production of loan applications, approval briefs and other documents generated by the lender. Ensure all loans are closed in a timely, professional manner which will result in the enhancement of the market’s perception of the AFA loan program and Commercial Mortgage group. Market the American Fidelity loan programs for permanent mortgage loans and construction/permanent mortgage loans, to generate loan volume which will satisfy the company’s appetite for the investment class, at the appropriate risk-adjusted yield.

Requirements

Must currently reside in the OKC metro area.
Bachelor's degree in Finance from four-year college or university
15 years experience as Commercial Mortgage Loan Underwriter at a life insurance company
Strong track record of sourcing and closing first mortgage loans secured by commercial real estate
Track record of managing a commercial mortgage department, including an in-depth understanding of loan origination, pricing, underwriting, risk management and closing activities
Demonstrates strong leadership, technical, data interpretation and analytical skills
Proficiency with PC Windows-based software, including Microsoft Excel and Word applications, loan servicing software, email and Internet applications
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to handle numerous tasks quickly and simultaneously
Ability to proactively develop and apply creative and unique solutions to problems
Effective negotiating skills
Strong organizational skills
Fiduciary responsibility
Ability to develop and meet department goals

Nice To Haves

CFA Charter and/or MBA degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Commercial Mortgage group of American Fidelity Corporation (AFC) and related companies (excluding First Fidelity Bank).
Supervise all production, closing, servicing, problem loan, reporting and portfolio management activities undertaken by the group.
Direct and track all loan underwriting and production activities.
Review proposed transactions.
Manage portfolio characteristics for diversification by property type, tenancy, and geographic location.
Negotiate all loan terms.
Supervise the production of loan applications, approval briefs and other documents generated by the lender.
Ensure all loans are closed in a timely, professional manner which will result in the enhancement of the market’s perception of the AFA loan program and Commercial Mortgage group.
Market the American Fidelity loan programs for permanent mortgage loans and construction/permanent mortgage loans, to generate loan volume which will satisfy the company’s appetite for the investment class, at the appropriate risk-adjusted yield.