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Sr. Relationship Manager, Commercial Real Estate

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) in business, finance or related field
  • 10+ Years of experience as a Commercial Lending Relationship Manager and/or commercial lending sales from a financial institution regulated by the OCC
  • Expert knowledge of commercial lending credit, underwriting and loan structuring skills
  • Highly developed negotiation skills in addition to excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develops and maintains relationships to generate direct deal flow
  • Works with assigned portfolio managers to ensure pro-active monitoring of the credit quality of the portfolio
  • Collaborating with Credit team and outside counsel to prepare credit approval documents
  • Stays abreast of industry trends and market conditions that could impact the assigned portfolio of relationships and borrowers

Key facts

Other skills

  • Relationship Management
  • Negotiation
  • Analytical Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Collaboration

About the company

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Flagstar Bank

Banking

Thank you for visiting Flagstar Bank on LinkedIn, and we look forward to being part of your financial journey. On December 1, 2022, New York Community Bank (NYCB) and Flagstar Bank joined together to become one company. Today, New York Community Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Flagstar Bank, N.A., one of the largest regional banks in the country. The company is headquartered in Hicksville, New York, with regional headquarters in Troy, Michigan. The combined company has assets of nearly $90 billion. Together, we operate almost 390 branches across 10 states, including strong footholds in the Northeast and Midwest with exposure to high growth markets in the Southeast and on the West Coast. Its Flagstar Mortgage Division operates a national residential mortgage business through more than 80 retail home lending offices and a wholesale network of 3,000 third-party mortgage originators. We believe in cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that engages employees, broadens perspectives, and encourages teamwork. We hire people who represent the talents, experiences, backgrounds, and diversity of the communities we serve. Together our goal is to deliver a new energy in banking to our customers, opening new doors for financial and personal success. Customers will have access to a broad spectrum of technology, products and servicesβ€”all with a shared customer-first approach. Relationships are at the center of all that we do, enhanced by our commitment to delivering local market expertise, personalized solutions, and a long-standing focus on strengthening our communities. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on news and updates, new hires, community initiatives, access to our collective insights, and banking industry updates that you need to know.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryBanking
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

Position Title

Sr. Relationship Manager, Commercial Real Estate

 

Location

Work From Home IL, IL 62629

 

Job Summary

Come join the expanding CRE team at Flagstar! We are looking for a key player to lead new business development in the Chicago market.


The Senior Relationship Manager-Commercial Real Estate manages commercial real estate loan relationships of all levels of complexity. Generates new business and relationships that will produce revenue from companies, sponsors, developers and businesses. Generates deal flow directly from these clients/prospects and orchestrating a team approach to the relationship. The position is supported by product specialists, portfolio managers (credit, underwriting, transaction approvals/processing) and operational support specialists but remains accountable for all aspects of the relationship. Responsible for the origination, negotiation, structuring, pricing, underwriting, and closing of loans. Manages a complex commercial loan portfolio ensuring the highest loan quality for the organization with minimal risk. Manages the on-going monitoring of portfolio quality and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines. May mentor and assist less experienced Relationship Managers.

 

Job Responsibilities:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • New Business Origination:  Develops and maintains relationships to generate direct deal flow; Coordinates the team approach to approving and closing new deals to grow assets and revenues while optimizing profitability (ROE).

  • Relationship Management: Works with assigned portfolio managers, engage with sponsors and borrowers on idea generation and relevant   opportunities to expand our relationship.

  • Credit Quality: Works with assigned portfolio managers to ensure pro-active monitoring of the credit quality of the portfolio through timely financial statement gathering, monitoring client’s compliance with ongoing required reporting, properly analyzing financial information and taking or recommending appropriate corrective actions based on acceptable levels.  Ultimately responsible for managing the banks risk exposure to acceptable levels.

  • Onboarding: Collaborating with Credit team and outside counsel as needed to prepare credit approval documents and managing onboarding process to ensure transactions are booked appropriately.

  • Maintaining Knowledge: Stays abreast of industry trends and market conditions that could impact the assigned portfolio of relationships and borrowers.

  • Uses independent judgement and discretion to make decisions (insert additional detail).

ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.

  • Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings.  Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS  

 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Education level required: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) in business, finance or related field.

  • Minimum experience required: 10+ Years of experience as a Commercial Lending Relationship Manager and/or commercial lending sales from a financial institution regulated by the OCC. Some experience in commercial credit may substitute for production experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Credit training preferred.

Job Competencies: 

  • Expert knowledge of commercial lending credit, underwriting and loan structuring skills.

  • Expert analytical skills to understand financial and cash flow analyses.

  • Comprehensive understanding of Institutional Investor Real Estate Asset Classes.

  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, structure and recommend Bridge, Note on Note, Warehouse lines of Credit & Subscription Lines of Credit.

  • Demonstrated ability to market the bank and achieve strategic growth with institutional developers by leveraging Center of Influence relationships with private equity firms, hedge funds and large real estate development companies.

  • Highly developed negotiation skills in addition to excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Experience utilizing a calling strategy to actively call on prospects/clients and establish a personally-developed network of clients and potential clients to source deals through various centers of influence.

  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including; Word and Excel.

  • Demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by communicating clearly, engaging in proactive collaboration, and leveraging cross functional insights. Aligns relationship building efforts with enterprise goals to accelerate performance and drive strategic results.

  • Builds trusted client relationships, whether internal or external, by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions to enhance the overall client experience.

  • Some travel may be required.

  • Physical demands (ADA): The job requires a moderate degree of physical exertion and stamina such as standing, sitting, walking, driving or infrequent lifting.

Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing clear and accurate compensation information in accordance with applicable laws. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on location, experience, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, commissions, or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment. Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: Benefits | Flagstar Bank

Pay Range

$121,321.50 - $197,203.00

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