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We are seeking an experienced Vice President and Lead Underwriter to manage complex commercial real estate debt transactions while leading and developing a team of underwriting professionals. This individual will combine hands-on transaction leadership with mentorship of Associates and Analysts and will play a key role in driving credit decisions and transaction execution.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead underwriter and primary transaction manager on commercial real estate transactions across property types providing direction to
- Associates and Analysts throughout the underwriting and closing process.
- Lead the credit analysis and investment rationale on assigned transactions, including cash flow analysis, sponsor assessment, property valuation, and risk evaluation
- Engage directly with sponsors and brokers on deal terms, negotiating reserves, covenants, and structural provisions
- Prepare and present underwriting recommendations and credit memoranda for approval committees.
- Run scenario and stress testing to inform structuring and pricing decisions
- Manage, train, and mentor a team of Associates and Analysts, building strong underwriting judgment and technical skill
- Coordinate with capital markets, credit, legal, borrowers, and third-party advisors to drive transactions through closing.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of commercial real estate underwriting and structuring experience, including CMBS and/or balance sheet lending
- Experience underwriting across major property types (multifamily, office, retail, industrial, hospitality)
- Strong track record leading deals directly with sponsors and brokers
- Prior experience managing or mentoring junior underwriting talent
- Strong writing and presentation skills, with demonstrated success presenting and influencing decisions in credit committees and similar approval forums.
- Collaborative team player who works well across originations, credit, and legal functions
- Bachelor’s degree required; CFA/MBA a plus but not required
Source: Goldman Sachs Career Page
