Manager, Financing and Asset Management

This leadership role encompasses overseeing JD’s portfolio , including land and construction financing, conventional term mortgage financing, corporate credit facilities, affordable housing and sustainable finance initiatives, and other public and private capital vehicles, as well as asset management.

In addition, it involves underwriting new opportunities and assisting in the preparation of comprehensive narrative and analytical approval documentation.

This pivotal position requires collaboration with finance, investment, and various other departments, as well as lenders, investors, and industry professionals.

Embracing this dynamic role involves taking ownership of managing deliverables, assuming a risk management role, and offering recommendations to senior management to support business strategies.

The role is suitable for someone who has knowledge of the real estate industry financing, and has experience in building and maintaining relationship with various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities - Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with banks, lenders, and investors. - Work closely with the Senior Leaders to lead business development and relationship management, maintaining and expanding the existing base by identifying new business opportunities.

• Lead underwriting efforts for real estate debt financing transactions and the due diligence process. - Collaborate with senior team members to monitor risks associated with JD’s debt portfolio and identify covenant and maturity rollover risks.
• Support ongoing asset management by monitoring and evaluating operator and property performance. - Complete due diligence including market reviews, condominium sales reviews, project budget reviews, lease reviews, borrower and guarantor financial statement analysis and review of property reports (appraisal, environmental and geotechnical).
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information for responding to lender inquiries. - Undertake other related duties or special ad hoc projects as assigned.

Strengths and Qualifications : - Possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business. An advanced degree in a related field or a professional designation such as CPA or CFA is advantageous.

• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate finance, acquisitions, investment, or financial data analytics.
• Proficient in advanced Excel skills, including the use of tables / pivot tables, and complex formulas. Knowledge of VBA coding / macros is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to quality, accuracy, and completeness. - Familiarity with the residential real estate landscape, including understanding of real estate acquisition, asset management, and debt underwriting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for reports, presentations, and meeting facilitation. - Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization and with external service providers.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Effective time management skills, with the ability to plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously, setting clear objectives and delivering on goals.
• Ability to interpret complex language in loan documents and other contracts. Powered by JazzHR
30+ days ago