Senior Associate/Vice President, Structured Finance

The Lightstone Group, LLC • Lakewood, NJ

9d • $130,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The position is responsible for the process of preparing commercial real estate loans for financing, from the signing of a term sheet through the closing of financing, as well as ongoing portfolio monitoring and maintenance.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in either real estate or finance including specifically real estate loans
• Well-organized; independent work ethic
• Analytical and strong attention to detail
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Technical: Computer literate, including: Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Manage the full transaction lifecycle from signing of a term sheet: due diligence coordination, loan document negotiation, and closing
• Assist in the negotiation of loan documents (commitment letters, loan agreements, guarantees) with lenders and their counsel
• Serve as primary point of contact for lenders throughout the loan term
• Manage post-closing financial integration for new assets
• Track all outstanding debt: maturity schedules, rate structures, covenant requirements, and reserve/escrow balances
• Maintain a financing pipeline and maturity ladder for leadership visibility
• Oversee compliance with loan covenants, reporting requirements, and structured finance documentation post-closing
• Serve as primary finance liaison to real estate operations, legal, and executive teams
• Mentor and develop junior analysts/associates supporting financing execution

What This Job Offers

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