Senior Director, Credit and Asset Management

Trimont LLC•Atlanta, GA

72d

About The Position

Senior Director- Credit & Asset Management will oversee a diverse and expanding portfolio of complex debt investments secured by commercial real estate, including construction and operational assets. The construction segment covers significant ground-up projects, renovations, and capital improvement/leasing initiatives. Operational assets focus on transitional/value-add properties across major U.S. markets, encompassing office spaces, retail locations, industrial sites, multifamily buildings, condos, student housing, and hospitality venues. This client-facing role requires interaction with top figures in commercial real estate finance and demands a proactive approach in managing tasks such as interest billing and collection, cash waterfall arrangements, draw administration, covenant adherence, financial evaluation of asset performance, and client reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
10+ years of experience in advancing roles within portfolio servicing and/or asset management.
Demonstrable expertise in the operations of commercial real estate debt.
Comprehensive knowledge of sophisticated commercial real estate structured-finance transactions.
7+ years of experience leading a diverse team, with responsibilities including setting clear goals, offering mentorship, and conducting regular performance reviews to enhance collaboration, productivity, and professional growth.
Advanced skills in Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft Office tools.
Exceptional communication abilities, capable of simplifying intricate concepts.
Proven track record of managing large transaction volumes under tight deadlines.
Strong capabilities in both internal and external relationship management.
Independent and collaborative working style.
Knowledge and experience in commercial real estate construction lending or development

Responsibilities

Lead and cultivate a team to guarantee top-notch service delivery in alignment with client agreements.
Analyze complex loan documents to ensure accurate implementation of loan terms across individual assets and the team's entire portfolio.
Work with internal departments to facilitate precise asset servicing and prompt reporting.
Oversee the draw process, ensuring compliance with credit document conditions for construction, leasing, and capital expenses.
Manage the funding process in collaboration with lenders, their syndicates, co-lenders, and other financial parties.
Evaluate lease proposals, creating recommendation reports for clients.
Engage with external consultants, including legal experts, title agents, brokers, and construction advisors.
Employ various technologies and applications to monitor property, borrower, and asset performance, conducting portfolio-level reviews.
Organize and scrutinize monthly financial statements from borrowers and other required reports.
Oversee the collection and examination of annual operating and capital budgets.
Assess ongoing performance of operational properties through analysis of Rent Rolls, Operating Statements, and Collections.
Verify proposed cash management distributions to ensure correct adherence to cash flow waterfalls.
Routinely check for covenant compliance based on loan document criteria (e.g., Debt-Yield, Loan-to-Value, Debt Service Coverage Ratio).
Generate and maintain monthly asset reports and quarterly performance analyses.
Coordinate with the tax and insurance team to oversee insurance coverage, tax payments, and escrow obligations across the portfolio.
Approve annual operating and capital budgets, as well as tenant lease proposals.
Mentor asset managers and financial analysts, fostering their professional development.