Originations Associate
Commercial Real Estate Debt Origination
Location
New York, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
2-4 years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
3h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Originations Associate will support the full lifecycle of commercial real estate debt investments, focusing on sourcing, underwriting, and executing bridge and transitional real estate loans across major U.S. markets. This front-office role involves deep credit analysis, deal structuring, and cross-functional collaboration to close value-add or transitional commercial property loans.
We are working with a leading institutional investment platform to hire a Commercial Real Estate Debt Origination Associate to support the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of bridge and transitional real estate loans across major U.S. markets.
This is a front‑office, credit‑focused role for candidates who want to deepen their experience on the principal side and gain direct exposure to loan origination and execution, working closely with senior originators and credit leadership.
Role Overview
The Associate will participate in the full lifecycle of real estate debt investments, including deal sourcing, underwriting, structuring, due diligence, and closing. The strategy focuses on floating‑rate, short‑ to medium‑term loans secured by value‑add or transitional commercial properties, where business plans may include lease‑up, repositioning, or recapitalization.
Asset classes may include multifamily, industrial, office, student housing, hospitality, and select specialty assets.
Key Responsibilities
Support origination and execution of senior secured bridge and transitional loans
Underwrite new investment opportunities, including:
Cash flow modeling and sensitivity analysis
Evaluation of sponsor experience and capitalization
Market, asset, and exit analysis
Prepare investment committee materials, credit memos, and internal underwriting presentations
Assist in structuring loan terms, including leverage, pricing, reserves, covenants, and credit enhancements
Coordinate third‑party diligence (appraisals, engineering, environmental, market studies)
Work cross‑functionally with legal, asset management, and portfolio management teams through closing
Maintain relationships with borrowers, intermediaries, and counterparties as part of deal execution
Required Background
2-4 years of experience in commercial real estate lending, credit investing, or real estate banking
Experience underwriting or executing bridge loans, transitional loans, value‑add financings, or construction / bridge‑to‑perm loans
Backgrounds may include:
Real estate debt funds or private credit platforms
Bank CRE origination or real estate banking groups
Real estate investment banking groups with significant debt execution exposure
Strong working knowledge of:
Loan sizing, leverage, and security structures
Credit metrics (DSCR, debt yield, LTV, exit analysis)
Commercial real estate cash flow underwriting
Advanced Excel modeling skills; ARGUS experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Experience across multiple commercial property types
Prior exposure to investment committee or credit committee processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Interest in long‑term growth on the credit / lending side, rather than advisory
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2-4 years
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Full Time
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Permanent
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Compensation not disclosed
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Company
Leading Institutional Investment Platform
Team size
Growing team
Location
New York, United States
We are working with a leading institutional investment platform to hire a Commercial Real Estate Debt Origination Associate to support the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of bridge and transitional real estate loans across major U.S. markets.
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Originations Associate
New York, United States • Full Time