Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) role involves leading operations, finance, loan production, and strategic planning for a premium debt fund focused on real estate finance, impacting the firm's growth and client relationships.
Responsibilities and impact
The COO oversees business pipeline, coaches the business development team, manages loan portfolios, supports financial management, leads investment committee activities, cultivates investor relations, monitors market trends, and collaborates on strategic planning and recruitment.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 15-20+ years in commercial real estate lending with expertise in credit, underwriting, relationship and portfolio management, leadership, strong analytical and communication skills, and a self-motivated, tech-savvy mindset.
Work environment and culture
The role fits a small, entrepreneurial, high-achieving, and collegial team with a positive, solution-oriented culture, primarily remote work with some in-person meetings near Phoenix/Scottsdale.
Team overview
The COO joins a small but growing entrepreneurial team working closely with the CEO and partners.
Job location and travel
Primarily remote with preference for candidates near Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona for occasional in-person meetings.
Unique job features
The position offers a unique blend of leadership and individual contributor roles in a niche commercial real estate lending environment with strategic influence and operational oversight.
Company overview
CRE Recruiting is a specialized recruitment firm focusing on the commercial real estate industry. They connect talented professionals with leading companies in the sector, offering services such as executive search, talent acquisition, and career consulting. The company generates revenue through placement fees and consulting services, providing tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of both clients and candidates. Founded with a deep understanding of the real estate market, CRE Recruiting has built a reputation for delivering personalized and effective recruitment strategies, making it a trusted partner in the industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your extensive 15-20+ years experience in commercial real estate lending, highlighting roles in credit/underwriting, relationship management, portfolio management, and leadership/administration, especially with construction and bridge loan products.
Showcase your ability to oversee loan lifecycles from prospecting through closing and servicing, and your skills in financial management, investor relations, and strategic planning to align with COO responsibilities at CRE Recruiting.
Apply through multiple platforms including CRE Recruiting’s official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and reach.
Connect with current employees or leadership within CRE Recruiting’s executive or operations teams on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent CRE market trends, asking about the firm’s growth strategy, or expressing admiration for their client relationship focus.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'commercial real estate lending,' 'credit analysis,' 'portfolio management,' 'risk mitigation,' 'strategic planning,' and 'loan lifecycle management' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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