RECB Group Credit Leader

Real Estate Investment Banking And Real Estate Corporate Banking

Responsible for the management and leadership of a team of Managing Directors / Directors / VPs / Associates / Analysts responsible for the structuring, underwriting, and portfolio management of credit products provided to new and existing clients of Real Estate Investment Banking and Real Estate Corporate Banking. Applies strong risk disciplines and thought leadership by ensuring accuracy in execution of underwriting and portfolio management disciplines. Member of the CRE Wholesale Credit Delivery leadership team that collaborates and acts as ambassador with internal clients including coverage banking, credit risk, capital markets, and high-profile external clients as appropriate.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Promote and champion the group's mission to lead the structuring, underwriting and portfolio management of credit products for clients of the Real Estate Corporate Banking team.
• Promote sound risk management as the first line of defense by ensuring compliance with Bank policies for credit, underwriting, operational, regulatory, tax, legal procedures and policies.
• Implement and execute on strategies in support of financial performance metrics and tactical plans for the Real Estate Corporate Banking segment by ensuring thorough analysis from underwriting and diligent management of ongoing portfolio servicing and oversight.
• Act as ambassador in representing the group's interests through strong coordination with internal clients (banking, compliance, credit risk, audit, enablement) and high-profile external clients.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the various national and regional real estate markets including capital markets, both public and private, complex capital stack structures across debt and equity sources, and facilitating that knowledge and development within the team.
• Lead team to provide a credible challenge within the 1st line of defense in support of desired risk appetite frameworks and operating within desired portfolio risk tolerances.
• Ensure the commercial credit process operates at optimal efficiency by tracking and inspecting the process and response times and ensuring accountabilities for key underwriting and portfolio management responsibilities.
• Review, approve, and adjudicate approval of credit decisions within designated approval authority limits.
• Build and maintain good working partnerships with 2nd line of defense Credit Team partners to ensure Asset Quality dynamics remain within desired parameters including active participation in risk governance disciplines.
• Facilitate the professional development of teammates to ensure the delivery of high-quality structuring, underwriting and portfolio management services and to foster a culture for early identification of emerging credit problems and industry trends.
• Provide thought leadership, cultivate, and maintain subject matter expertise regarding various Truist policies and procedures governing the activities of the of Real Estate Investment Banking and Real Estate Corporate Banking groups.
• Facilitate strong communication and collaboration across servicing and functional teams internally to maintain efficiency and accuracy through origination, closing, and servicing processes to drive strong client execution.
• Ensure that best practices in underwriting, structuring and portfolio management from across Wholesale Credit Delivery are executed by the group.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships across Truist as a member of the CRE Wholesale Credit Delivery Leadership team.
• Employ strong talent management practices around development, retention, recruiting and hiring for teammates in CRE Wholesale Credit Delivery and promote a team oriented culture aligned with the Truist Purpose, Mission and Values.

Qualifications Required Qualifications : The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications : 1. Master's degree in Accounting, Real Estate Finance, MBA or related field from a nationally-ranked program. 2. 10+ years of team management experience including formation and creation of teams 3. Corporate, REIT, or Investment Banking Experience 4. Experience with pension funds, life insurance companies, or private equity firms investing in real estate 5. Experience in both unsecured and secured credit products and structuring. 6. Demonstrated experience with complex financing arrangements in Commercial Real Estate (i.e. unsecured pledge of equity facilities, large-secured portfolio financing, data center development company lending, master repurchase facilities, etc.) 7. Demonstrated experience managing change in large organizational settings

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation : All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and / or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

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