What You'll Be Doing The Vice President, Commercial Real Estate is responsible for identifying, structuring, closing, monitoring, and servicing commercial real estate loan opportunities. The VP manages a portfolio of commercial real estate relationships and is responsible for ensuring that all loan decisions, actions, and recommendations are based on a thorough understanding of each customer's financial needs, market conditions, and creditworthiness, while complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and Stifel Bank policies. What We're Looking For • Evaluate, analyze, underwrite, and recommend various types of commercial real estate loans for approval. • Analyze financial statements, assess borrower creditworthiness, and develop cash flow models to support commercial lending opportunities. • Manage the documentation process and assist in negotiating loan agreements and other credit-related documentation to facilitate closing. • Prepare ongoing credit evaluations, financial statement analyses, annual reviews, risk ratings, and regulatory reporting requirements. • Monitor and report on the financial performance and credit quality of an assigned loan portfolio. • Develop and maintain client relationships and identify opportunities for portfolio growth. • Partner with internal stakeholders, including Credit Administration, Loan Operations, Risk Management, and other Stifel divisions, to effectively manage transactions and client relationships. • Provide guidance and support to analysts and junior associates while fostering professional development. • Participate in special projects and other commercial lending initiatives as needed. What You'll Bring • Understanding of and commitment to compliance with all banking regulations and internal policies. • Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis, credit analysis, and commercial real estate underwriting. • Working knowledge of commercial lending practices and applicable regulatory requirements, including OCC and FDIC guidance. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with borrowers, banking partners, attorneys, and internal stakeholders. • Ability to identify issues, assess risks, and develop practical solutions. • Strong business acumen with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Strong relationship management and business development skills. Education & Experience • Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting or another business-related field. • Minimum required: 5+ years' of related work experience in corporate/commercial lending, debt capital markets, finance, or accounting. Licenses & Credentials • Minimum Required: None Systems & Technology • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.