Executive Director, CRE Originations

SitusAMC • Dallas, NY

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About The Position

SitusAMC is seeking an Executive Director, Originations, for a multi-billion-dollar financial services institution (the “Bank”). Reporting directly to the Head of Debt Originations, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of debt originations and will collaborate with investment teams and internal departments, including originations, asset management, research, portfolio management, and legal. The role requires a documented record of originating, structuring, conducting due diligence on, and closing senior and subordinate debt transactions, including complex loan structures, senior mortgages, construction and bridge loans, mezzanine financing, and preferred equity.

The position focuses on sourcing, evaluating, underwriting, negotiating, and executing commercial real estate debt investments in the US market across asset classes such as multifamily, industrial, hospitality, self-storage, and retail. The Executive Director will coordinate deal teams through investment and closing processes, oversee and mentor junior team members, and prepare and present loan investment summaries and internal credit memos to the Investment Committee.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in real estate lending; the posting specifies a minimum range of 10–15 years.
• Strong contracts, relationships, and standing in the investment community.
• Demonstrated commercial real estate lending experience focused on multifamily, industrial, hospitality, self-storage, and retail.
• Experience originating, structuring, conducting due diligence on, and closing senior and subordinate debt transactions.
• Experience negotiating and structuring complex loan structures, including senior mortgage structures, construction loans, bridge loans, mezzanine structures, and preferred equity.
• Strong knowledge of mortgage products and requirements.
• Superior technical financial modeling expertise and strong analytical skills.
• Foundational real estate knowledge.
• Advanced user of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ARGUS.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work, communicate, and present effectively with junior personnel and senior management.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with external partners and internal teams across backgrounds and functional areas.
• Collaborative, team-first orientation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new and existing client relationships nationwide through networking, cold calling, referrals, and industry conferences.
• Source, evaluate, and execute US debt investments across traditional and alternative asset classes, including multifamily, industrial, hospitality, self-storage, and retail.
• Underwrite and analyze loan opportunities, including cash flow projections, valuations, and loan metrics.
• Negotiate mortgage loan terms with borrowers.
• Coordinate origination and deal teams through investment and closing processes.
• Oversee and mentor junior team members.
• Lead preparation and presentation of loan investment summaries and internal credit memos to the Investment Committee.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Certain positions may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, subject to program guidelines, eligibility, and management approval.

What This Job Offers

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