Senior Associate/Vice President, Structured Finance

Lightstone

• $130K — $185K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience in real estate or finance, specifically with real estate loans.
  • Strong organizational skills and independent work ethic.
  • Analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail.
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation abilities.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex transactions under tight deadlines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full transaction lifecycle from term sheet signing to closing.
  • Coordinate due diligence and negotiate loan documents with lenders.
  • Act as primary contact for lenders during the loan term.
  • Oversee post-closing financial integration for new assets.
  • Track and manage all outstanding debt and loan specifics.
  • Maintain financing pipeline and maturity ladder for leadership oversight.
  • Ensure compliance with loan covenants and reporting post-closing.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
  • Collaborative work environment with executive and legal teams.
  • Visibility and involvement in high-stakes financing transactions.
Full Job Description
SENIOR ASSOCIATE / VICE PRESIDENT, STRUCTURED FINANCE

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The position is responsible for the process of preparing commercial real estate loans for financing, from the signing of a term sheet through the closing of financing, as well as ongoing portfolio monitoring and maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Manage the full transaction lifecycle from signing of a term sheet: due diligence coordination, loan document negotiation, and closing
  • Assist in the negotiation of loan documents (commitment letters, loan agreements, guarantees) with lenders and their counsel
  • Serve as primary point of contact for lenders throughout the loan term
  • Manage post-closing financial integration for new assets
  • Track all outstanding debt: maturity schedules, rate structures, covenant requirements, and reserve/escrow balances
  • Maintain a financing pipeline and maturity ladder for leadership visibility
  • Oversee compliance with loan covenants, reporting requirements, and structured finance documentation post-closing
  • Serve as primary finance liaison to real estate operations, legal, and executive teams
  • Mentor and develop junior analysts/associates supporting financing execution

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years' experience in either real estate or finance including specifically real estate loans
  • Well-organized; independent work ethic
  • Analytical and strong attention to detail
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously under tight deadlines
  • Technical: Computer literate, including: Word and Excel


Salary - $130 - $185k, offered salary & title to commensurate with experience

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