Vice President - Underwriting

Twain Capital Partners LLC • St. Louis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Twain Capital Partners is a structured finance firm located in St. Louis, MO. Our firm is dedicated to financing commercial real estate assets during all phases of development – including land, predevelopment, construction and bridge financing offerings. Twain works closely with financial institutions, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals to structure and manage investments that offer both attractive economic return and social benefits. The firm operates in partnership with Twain Financial Partners, leveraging its robust loan servicing and asset management capabilities.

This senior underwriter position is responsible for underwriting structured real estate investments. These investments include, but are not limited to, Predevelopment, Bridge, and Property Assessed Clean Energy projects. This role requires the ability to understand real estate finance and operations. This full-time position is located in St. Louis, Missouri and requires limited travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in underwriting or financial analysis in commercial real estate sector.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with financial modeling tools.
• Strong understanding of key metrics such as LTV, DSCR, NOI, and Cap Rates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze real estate investment opportunities.
• Collect and review due diligence materials including financial statements, third-party reports, and legal documentation.
• Build and audit Excel-based financial models to assess investment viability.
• Conduct market studies and submarket trend analysis.
• Prepare investment memoranda and present findings to the Investment Committee.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve underwriting issues.
• Apply Twain’s systematic underwriting program to ensure consistency and risk mitigation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior