Underwriter - Commercial Real Estate - Assistant Vice President

The Underwriter is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis of Commercial Real Estate properties (e.g., multi-family, office, industrial, retail, hospitality) and associated sponsors/borrowers, including historical performance, pro forma projections, rent rolls, operating statements, and balance sheet analysis.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models (DCF, valuation, sensitivity analysis) specific to various CRE asset types and transaction structures (e.g., acquisition, development, refinance)
• Prepare well-reasoned and succinct credit approval request memorandums, highlighting key risks, mitigants, and actionable recommendations.
• Conducts projection modeling, stress testing and other analyses using research and evaluations from a wide variety of sources.
• Support Senior Underwriters in making recommendations/credit decisions, including risk ratings and regulatory classifications, using both quantitative models and qualitative judgment.
• Oversees periodic relationship credit monitoring including preparing Annual Reviews (ARs), Quarterly Reviews (QRs), and Criticized Credit Reviews (CCRs), ensuring effective information sharing and timely execution within global time zones.
• Proactively identify early warning signs of credit deterioration and elevate concerns to senior portfolio managers, proposing corrective actions.
• Review and validate the quality of financial spreads, reports, and static data updates.
• Supports the Senior Underwriter and Underwriter during internal reviews (BICR, COBRA, IA) and external regulatory exam responses
• Prepare executive-level materials and presentations summarizing complex financial analysis and risk assessments.
• Ensures all transactions are in compliance with regulatory and Citi guidelines, policies and procedures
• Expected to be fully conversant on safe and sound risk practices within Real Estate Credit including all policies, procedures, laws, regulations and risk limits specific to their Portfolio

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of relevant experience
• Previous experience working directly in Commercial Real Estate underwriting or credit preferably in the financial services industry
• Strong financial modeling experience in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling, data manipulation, and scenario analysis.
• Ability to apply credit and risk principles toward business goals.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize, prioritize and drive results with a high sense of urgency
• Must be highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and possess effective interpersonal, organizational and analytic skills
• Solid organizational skills with ability and willingness to work under pressure and manages time and priorities effectively with little to no supervision
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority.

Education:

• MBA or CFA or CA 

Job Family Group:

Risk Management

Job Family:

Credit Decisions

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Constructive Debate, Escalation Management, Financial Analysis, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Product Knowledge, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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