Senior Director, Commercial Mortgage Originations

Senior Director – Commercial Mortgage Originations

Location: Dallas, TX

The Senior Director of Commercial Mortgage Originations will proactively solicit commercial mortgage loan opportunities through developers, institutional owners/investors, and mortgage brokers. The role involves all aspects of mortgage origination, business development/marketing, underwriting, due diligence, application negotiation, and loan closing processes. The Senior Director will also monitor and manage the existing regional mortgage portfolio and maintain relationships. Travel is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of Southwestern U.S. real estate markets and commercial properties (industrial, retail, multi-family, office, hotels).
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and technical skills; ability to analyze, underwrite, and forecast property cash flows and valuations using Argus and Excel.
• Ability to size and price loans with appropriate structural features and negotiate term sheets and loan commitments.
• Successful track record and experience in commercial mortgage loan origination, due diligence, and loan closing/negotiation.
• Team player who is organized, efficient, proactive, conscientious, and accountable for performance and deliverables.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship‑building, and marketing skills; excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities; creative problem‑solver with strong research skills.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret real‑estate market data/trends and financial information; independently interact with borrowers, brokers, property managers, appraisers, attorneys, and other professionals.
• Ability to multi‑task and respond effectively to changes in workflow, priorities, and workload in a team environment.
• Construction lending and/or structured lending experience is a plus.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, or a related field (preferred).
• 15+ years of experience as a commercial mortgage underwriter or originator.
• Experience with a major financial institution or mortgage brokerage company.
• Proven track record in commercial mortgage loan originations; strong work ethic.
• Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Industry recognized designation such as CCIM or CFA, or progress toward one, is a plus.

Compensation

Competitive base salary and bonus, along with an attractive benefits package.