Vice President, Debt

Bellwether•Dallas, TX

36d

About The Position

The Vice President of the Debt Team understands the importance of engaging and empowering a team of highly talented technical and professional analysts and associates. This role will develop and mentor junior team members, represent the team in communications with senior client professionals and lead the creation and implementation of new asset management processes.

Requirements

A minimum of 7 yearsâ relevant experience
A minimum of 3 years' management experience
Asset management experience, including development and analysis of real estate-based financial models, underwriting, valuations and discounted cash flows
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and ARGUS Enterprise
Bachelorâs degree required. Business, Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field of study preferred
Ability to read and analyze Loan documents, lease and management agreements. Ability to articulate and teach loan structures and concepts. Familiarity with the leading commercial real estate market data resources (i.e. CoStar, Real Capital Analytics, etc.).
Ability to perform responsibilities independently and proactively, solve problems, and improve processes and/or services. Self-directed, takes initiative and responsibility, ensures completion of tasks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong listening and interpersonal skills. Highly effective at preparing and presenting information.
Acts with honesty and integrity and maintains confidentiality, adheres to company policies. Promotes a collaborative and productive work environment. Demonstrates team building, support and respect.
Ability to supervise and direct people and/or resources to meet department goals. Able to motivate people and plan/prioritize operations while responding to changing conditions. Able to cultivate and build relationships with team and clients. Models values and behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Similar positions in acquisitions, asset management or development of commercial office or industrial assets preferred; client-facing experience preferred
Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Lead a team that manages highly structured commercial mortgage products, mezzanine loans, as well as structured debt products;
Mentor and advise direct asset management team and consult closely with portfolio management and underwriting teams;
Liaison with borrowers, consultants, counsel and senior client professionals in regards to all aspects of debt asset management;
Develop and implement process improvements;
Review and improve production of quantitative and qualitative investment- and portfolio-level performance reports;
Interpret complex loan documents to confirm all relevant loan terms and covenants are being satisfied;
Work closely with internal and external legal counsel in evaluating legal issues and documenting various transactions arising from the asset management of the portfolio; and
Leverage industry experience to provide context to team, improve process improvements and client reports, guide team performance.
Involved with staff selection, interviewing and training as needed;
Oversee the day-to-day workload and performance of direct reports, providing clear direction and support as needed to achieve work objectives;
Ensure that direct reports understand their duties and delegated tasks;
Monitor performance and development of direct reports and provide constructive and timely feedback and coaching;
Work with direct reports to set individual goals and deadlines and conduct regular performance reviews aligned with performance review process; and
Handle discipline of employees in accordance with company policy.