Director - Production

Northwestern Mutual • Newport Beach, CA

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About The Position

The Director - Production will source, underwrite, recommend, close, and manage commercial mortgage and real estate equity investments in Southern California and the Las Vegas markets. The role also includes servicing and managing existing mortgage loans in the region. The position works with a team and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders throughout investment evaluation and closing.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in underwriting, appraisal, and valuation of commercial properties and/or originating and negotiating mortgage loan or real estate equity investments, including acquisitions and joint venture development.
• Direct or supervised experience building relationships and networking with prospective and existing clients.
• Understanding of major commercial real estate asset classes and capital markets.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, negotiation, and critical reasoning skills.
• Ability to communicate and summarize effectively in verbal and written presentations.
• Computer skills, including proficiency with Excel.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• High ethical and professional standards.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or master’s degree, preferably with a concentration in real estate or finance.

Responsibilities

• Originate, close, and manage new commercial mortgage and equity investments across multiple asset classes in the region.
• Develop, expand, and maintain relationships with existing and prospective borrowers, partners, and the brokerage community to generate investment opportunities.
• Evaluate investment requests against NMRE’s criteria, including underwriting and evaluating collateral, market factors, sponsorship, and deal structure.
• Present investment recommendations to senior management and work with team members to support investment decisions.
• Draft and negotiate loan quotes, letters of intent, loan applications, and other origination and closing documents, with support from internal counsel.
• Coordinate the closing process for new transactions with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, brokers, attorneys, underwriters, closing coordinators, and consultants.
• Evaluate and service part of the commercial loan portfolio, including annual loan ratings, lease approvals, assumptions, modifications, and other client requests.
• Collaborate with colleagues in support of NMRE’s broader goals.
• Travel within the region for meetings, property tours, and industry events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed