Head of Debt Origination – Real Estate
NexPoint Capital, Inc, Dallas, TX, United States
The Head of Debt Origination will be responsible for sourcing, underwriting, structuring, and executing real estate investments of $5 million to $100 million+ across all major asset classes and capital structures for an investment platform with over $30 billion in permanent capital that is growing over $1 billion annually. This role will lead origination strategies and relationships, working closely with the Chief Investment Officer of the Real Estate Platform, Chief Investment Officer of the Insurance Platform, and real estate and credit investment teams to deploy capital prudently while generating attractive risk-adjusted returns consistent with an insurance company balance sheet, public and private REITs, and other investment vehicles.
The ideal candidate brings deep market relationships, proven transaction execution experience, and the ability to originate across senior debt, mezzanine/preferred equity, and common equity investments in a variety of market environments.
Key Responsibilities Origination & Business Development
Lead origination efforts across all major real estate asset types, including multifamily, single-family rental/built-to-rent, office, industrial, retail, hospitality, storage, small-bay, and specialty assets
Source and evaluate investment opportunities across the full capital stack: Senior and subordinate debt; Mezzanine loans and preferred equity; Joint venture and direct equity investments
Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with sponsors, developers, owners, brokers, banks, and other capital providers
Underwriting, Transaction Structuring & Execution
Responsible for underwriting, overseeing financial modeling, and investment committee materials
Structure investments tailored to asset, capital provider, and market dynamics, balancing risk, return, and downside protection
Negotiate term sheets, joint venture agreements, loan documents, and intercreditor arrangements in coordination with legal counsel
Manage transactions from initial sourcing through closing
Portfolio Strategy, Collaboration, & Market Leadership
Contribute to portfolio construction, capital allocation, and strategy across geographies and asset types
Collaborate closely with credit, asset management, risk, and finance teams to ensure alignment across the investment lifecycle
Represent the firm externally with investors, counterparties, and industry participants
Monitor market trends, pricing, capital flows, and competitive dynamics
Provide leadership on new product development or expansion into new strategies or capital structures
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
10+ years of real estate investment or lending experience with a demonstrated track record of originations
Proven experience across multiple asset classes and all major capital structures, including senior debt, mezzanine/preferred equity, and common equity
Proven ability to originate $200mm+ per year into real estate financing strategies
Strong financial modeling, underwriting, and structuring skills
Deep industry relationships and an established origination network
Experience working with insurance company balance sheets, REITs, banks, and institutional capital (private equity, private credit, pension, or asset management platforms)
General understanding of Insurance Investment Code, NAIC regulatory framework and RBC considerations, asset‑liability management principles, ratings agency perspectives on real estate risk
Strong commercial judgment, negotiation skills, and risk awareness
Prior leadership or team‑building experience preferred
Key Attributes
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Attention to detail and high ethical standards
Strategic thinker with hands‑on execution capability
Comfortable operating in regulated, fiduciary environments
High integrity and sound judgment
Compensation & Benefits NexPoint offers a competitive base salary and bonus based on experience and performance. NexPoint offers a generous benefits package that includes an industry leading health insurance plan with no employee premiums or deductibles and a 401(k) plan with employer match. NexPoint’s talented professionals share a passion for excellence, commitment to teamwork, and pride based on the firm’s track record in the alternative investment industry. NexPoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The ideal candidate brings deep market relationships, proven transaction execution experience, and the ability to originate across senior debt, mezzanine/preferred equity, and common equity investments in a variety of market environments.
Key Responsibilities Origination & Business Development
Lead origination efforts across all major real estate asset types, including multifamily, single-family rental/built-to-rent, office, industrial, retail, hospitality, storage, small-bay, and specialty assets
Source and evaluate investment opportunities across the full capital stack: Senior and subordinate debt; Mezzanine loans and preferred equity; Joint venture and direct equity investments
Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with sponsors, developers, owners, brokers, banks, and other capital providers
Underwriting, Transaction Structuring & Execution
Responsible for underwriting, overseeing financial modeling, and investment committee materials
Structure investments tailored to asset, capital provider, and market dynamics, balancing risk, return, and downside protection
Negotiate term sheets, joint venture agreements, loan documents, and intercreditor arrangements in coordination with legal counsel
Manage transactions from initial sourcing through closing
Portfolio Strategy, Collaboration, & Market Leadership
Contribute to portfolio construction, capital allocation, and strategy across geographies and asset types
Collaborate closely with credit, asset management, risk, and finance teams to ensure alignment across the investment lifecycle
Represent the firm externally with investors, counterparties, and industry participants
Monitor market trends, pricing, capital flows, and competitive dynamics
Provide leadership on new product development or expansion into new strategies or capital structures
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
10+ years of real estate investment or lending experience with a demonstrated track record of originations
Proven experience across multiple asset classes and all major capital structures, including senior debt, mezzanine/preferred equity, and common equity
Proven ability to originate $200mm+ per year into real estate financing strategies
Strong financial modeling, underwriting, and structuring skills
Deep industry relationships and an established origination network
Experience working with insurance company balance sheets, REITs, banks, and institutional capital (private equity, private credit, pension, or asset management platforms)
General understanding of Insurance Investment Code, NAIC regulatory framework and RBC considerations, asset‑liability management principles, ratings agency perspectives on real estate risk
Strong commercial judgment, negotiation skills, and risk awareness
Prior leadership or team‑building experience preferred
Key Attributes
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Attention to detail and high ethical standards
Strategic thinker with hands‑on execution capability
Comfortable operating in regulated, fiduciary environments
High integrity and sound judgment
Compensation & Benefits NexPoint offers a competitive base salary and bonus based on experience and performance. NexPoint offers a generous benefits package that includes an industry leading health insurance plan with no employee premiums or deductibles and a 401(k) plan with employer match. NexPoint’s talented professionals share a passion for excellence, commitment to teamwork, and pride based on the firm’s track record in the alternative investment industry. NexPoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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