Axos
SVP, Commercial Real Estate Originator
HQ - San Diego, CA · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
Business DevelopmentNegotiationValuationLeadershipUnderwriting
About the role
- Axos Bank Target Range: $180,000.00/Yr. - $225,000.00/Yr.
- Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
- About This Job The Senior Vice President, CRE Originator is responsible for sourcing, structuring, and originating commercial real estate lending opportunities that align with the Bank's growth, profitability, and risk objectives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective borrowers, sponsors, brokers, and referral sources
- Lead client discussions regarding loan terms, pricing, structure, covenants, and transaction execution
- Prepare and present loan opportunities to credit partners and approval committees
- Partner with Credit Underwriting and Portfolio Management teams throughout the underwriting and approval process
- Maintain a thorough understanding of market conditions, property fundamentals, capital markets, and competitive lending trends
- Maintain strong asset quality by originating transactions consistent with the Bank's risk appetite
- Mentor junior lenders and support strategic growth initiatives within the Commercial Real Estate group
- The SVP serves as a trusted advisor to clients and partners closely with Credit, Underwriting, Portfolio Management, Legal, and Operations teams to deliver tailored financing solutions.
Requirements
- 12+ years of commercial real estate lending, commercial banking, or real estate finance experience
- Strong understanding of commercial real estate underwriting, cash flow analysis, valuation methodologies, and loan structuring
- Ability to work effectively across Credit, Operations, Legal, Risk, and executive leadership teams
- Deep knowledge of commercial lending regulations, credit policy, and risk management principles
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Demonstrated success originating CRE loans and managing high-producing client relationships
- Established network of commercial real estate sponsors, developers, investors, brokers, and industry professionals
- Proven ability to develop new business and consistently achieve production goals
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks' Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
- HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
Nice to have
- The Senior Vice President, CRE Originator is responsible for sourcing, structuring, and originating commercial real estate lending opportunities that align with the Bank's growth, profitability, and risk objectives.
- This structure aligns with existing senior commercial banking and relationship management roles used internally.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Expertise in construction lending, bridge lending, permanent financing, and transitional CRE credit structures preferred
Skills
- $180,000.00/Yr. - $225,000.00/Yr.
Compensation
- These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi-annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.
Company info
- Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer.
- We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Equal opportunity
- Job Functions and Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time.
- Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.
Visa & Work Authorization
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