Job Description

Location Designation: Hybrid - 4 days per week

NYL REI is a leading capital provider in the real estate industry and is recognized as a top-tier commercial mortgage lender staffed by a team of highly experienced real estate professionals. The primary focus of the Real Estate Debt Team is the origination and management of commercial real estate related debt products, including mortgage loans (fixed and floating rate) and structured debt investments (including construction and bridge loans), which are typically secured by industrial, multi-family, retail, office, and hotel properties.

Financial strength, integrity and humanity -- the values upon which New York Life was founded -- have guided the company’s decisions and actions for more than 180 years.

The Southwest Regional Office is responsible for commercial mortgage origination and portfolio management efforts for the Southwest U.S. The Southwest Regional Office territory is comprised of 9 states and markets such as Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Austin, TX; Denver, CO; San Antonio, TX; Kansas City, MO and New Orleans, LA. Over the past four years, the Southwest Regional Office has originated approximately $4.5 billion of fixed and floating rate mortgages including core and high yield/bridge loans on a variety of properties, working with top tier owners, developers, investment advisors, pension funds, private equity firms, and mortgage brokers.

Position:

The Director or Senior Director of Commercial Mortgage Originations responsibilities include proactive solicitation of commercial mortgage loan opportunities through developers, institutional owners/investors, and mortgage brokers. The originator will be involved in all aspects of mortgage origination, business development/marketing, underwriting, due diligence, application negotiation and loan closing processes. The originator will also be involved with the monitoring and management of the existing regional mortgage portfolio and existing relationships. Travel is required.

What You’ll Do:

• A strong knowledge of Southwestern U.S. real estate markets and commercial properties including, but not limited to, industrial, retail, multi-family, office, and hotels.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and technical skills, including the ability to analyze, underwrite and forecast property cash flows and valuations using Argus and Excel software.
• The ability to size and price loans with proper structural features and negotiate term sheets and loan commitments.
• Successful track record and experience in the commercial mortgage loan origination, due diligence, and loan closing/negotiation processes.
• Team player who is organized, efficient, proactive, conscientious and assumes accountability and responsibility for specific performance and work product.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building skills, and marketing skills. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Creative problem-solver with strong research skills.
• The ability to gather, analyze, and interpret real estate market data/trends and financial information. The ability to independently and pro-actively interact with, and gather data from borrowers, brokers, property managers, appraisers, attorneys, and other real estate professionals.
• The ability to multi-task and effectively respond to changes in workflow, priorities and workload in a team environment.
• Construction lending and/or structured lending experience a plus

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s and or Master’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, or a related field preferred
• 10 to 15+ years of experience as a commercial mortgage underwriter or originator
• Experience preferably 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
• Travel is required in this role

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $184,000-$263,000

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Please note This role requires FINRA licensed and/or FINRA Associated Person pre-hire fingerprinting.

At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.

Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.

As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.​

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Job Requisition ID: 93669