Head of Commercial Real Estate Underwriting
Confidential, New York, NY, United States
Head of Commercial Real Estate Underwriting
About the Company
Respected banking organization
Industry Banking
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Head of Commercial Real Estate Underwriting to lead and manage a team responsible for robust credit analysis, the application of credit policies, and risk standards. The successful candidate will be tasked with overseeing the review and sponsorship of credit transactions, ensuring that risk ratings align with the profiles of borrowers and transactions. This role involves close collaboration with lending, portfolio management, and other stakeholders to maintain portfolio quality and support growth objectives within the company's risk appetite. The Head will also provide guidance on loan structuring, participate in client meetings, and coach less experienced colleagues on underwriting practices and regulatory compliance.
Applicants for this role at The Company should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience, with a minimum of 12 years in commercial real estate credit across various asset classes. A proven background as a credit-trained banker in a highly credit-intensive environment is essential, as is a strong understanding of regulatory credit frameworks and risk models. The ideal candidate will possess advanced expertise in credit structuring, covenant design, and management of large and complex credit exposures, and have a strategic mindset with the ability to drive innovation and process improvement. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are required, along with a broad knowledge of commercial real estate markets, particularly in the Tri-State region and South Florida.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance
About the Company
Respected banking organization
Industry Banking
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Head of Commercial Real Estate Underwriting to lead and manage a team responsible for robust credit analysis, the application of credit policies, and risk standards. The successful candidate will be tasked with overseeing the review and sponsorship of credit transactions, ensuring that risk ratings align with the profiles of borrowers and transactions. This role involves close collaboration with lending, portfolio management, and other stakeholders to maintain portfolio quality and support growth objectives within the company's risk appetite. The Head will also provide guidance on loan structuring, participate in client meetings, and coach less experienced colleagues on underwriting practices and regulatory compliance.
Applicants for this role at The Company should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience, with a minimum of 12 years in commercial real estate credit across various asset classes. A proven background as a credit-trained banker in a highly credit-intensive environment is essential, as is a strong understanding of regulatory credit frameworks and risk models. The ideal candidate will possess advanced expertise in credit structuring, covenant design, and management of large and complex credit exposures, and have a strategic mindset with the ability to drive innovation and process improvement. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are required, along with a broad knowledge of commercial real estate markets, particularly in the Tri-State region and South Florida.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance