Commercial Real Estate Finance Associate Originator

Job Description

Job Description

Please send both your Cover Letter and Resume to recruitment@mbpartners.com to complete your application. Once we have both of those in that inbox, we will reach out to you to schedule next steps.

Max Benjamin Partners (MBP) is seeking a talented and highly motivated individual who has experience originating debt and equity for commercial real estate assets or is interested in breaking into Commercial Real Estate Finance.

The Associate position originates and executes CRE Loans and equity placement as part of the MBP Capital Markets team, helping manage the firm's extensive pipeline. The candidate selected for this position would work a hybrid remote and in-person, operating out of our office in Downtown San Diego

The right candidate must be capable of managing the financing process from start to finish. Responsibilities for any transaction include outreach, origination, underwriting, application processing, and closing. The individual selected for this position will be expected to work in a fast-paced environment under minimal supervision amongst a close-knit team of 20 loan originators that finance more than $800,000,000 of commercial mortgage loans each year. Experience working with title / escrow, real-estate law, and underwriting are all added benefits.

The ideal candidate will be an effective problem-solver in addition to possessing analytical and interpersonal communications skills. Additionally, strong organizational skills are a must as you will likely be responsible for more than five transactions in a given month while also being expected to perform unforeseen duties and assignments as needed.

If you're looking for aggressive growth with a company that will help you reach your true potential, this is the job for you. Join our fast-growing, sales-driven team and help us change the face of the commercial real estate industry. You will be exposed to all aspects of the commercial real estate financing process and will be given the opportunity to develop fundamental commercial real estate skills.

Required Education :

Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Business Administration, Real Estate Development, or Finance

Main Responsibilities :

Perform quick analyses and underwriting of commercial real estate transactions

Day-to-day communication with borrowers, lenders, attorneys, title and escrow officers,

and report writers on any closing items, changes, and due dates

Develop and maintain detailed checklists and timelines for each transaction file

Review loan applications

Coordinate loan requirements with third-party vendors, attorneys, and escrow companies

Obtain zoning letters and certificates of occupancy

Gather and submit lender closing items and documentation

Compile invoices and wiring instructions for payment by escrow

Coordination of loan documents and signing

Post-closing - gather loan documentation and submit closing files to servicing department

and the borrower

Maintain and update pipeline of loans in process in the company tracking system

Qualifications :

A strong basis in Microsoft Suite and Microsoft Excel

2+ years in commercial real estate capital markets, banking, or other related functions with originations experience

Escrow or title experience is a plus

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, ability to synthesize large amounts of

information, analyze risk, and identify mitigating factors

Ability to function as part of a flat organization, manage several projects at once, and work

effectively as an individual and as part of multiple teams

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas in a

persuasive, organized, and articulate manner

Ability to follow up independently and play the role of project manager

Ability to manage several projects at once

Must have the ambition to learn, grow and succeed

Confident, self-assured and works well under pressure

Target-driven and focused on delivering results towards your long-term goals

Maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise independent judgment and analysis.

Salary :

Commission-based per industry standards with competitive split structure

About Max Benjamin Partners :

Max Benjamin Partners is a boutique real estate investment bank in Beverly Hills specializing in

innovative capital solutions for real estate developers and investors. Our vast network of

international and domestic capital providers, our creative and comprehensive approach to the

capital stack, and our willingness to go above and beyond for our clients allow us to deliver the most

competitive financing options on the market. Since inception, we have successfully been involved in

$3B of debt and equity placements over more than 250 transactions. MBP is an associate-centric

firm dedicated to empowering our originators. We offer a competitive commissions structure and

every hire has a clear pathway to partnership at our firm.

To Apply :

Please send both your Cover Letter and Resume to recruitment@mbpartners.com to complete your

application. We will reach out to you via email with next steps once the full application is in receipt.

Thank you in advance for your interest. We look forward to learning about your background and

career goals and can't wait to welcome a new member to our team.