Capital Solutions Group
Goldman Sachs operates at the fulcrum of one of the most important structural trends in finance: the convergence of public and private markets. We combine the #1 global advisory franchise, a leading origination business, and an investing platform that deploys capital across liquid and alternative asset classes.
Our Capital Solutions Group is a comprehensive suite of our financing, origination, structuring, and risk management solutions. The depth and breadth of our relationships, enriched by the velocity of our deal flow, provide clients unique insights to maximize value and unlock opportunity.
Our integrated structure is built to provide comprehensive, tailored solutions that propel both our issuing and investing clients forward.
Commercial Real Estate Finance Group (CREFG) Asset Originations
The Commercial Real Estate Finance Group (CREFG) Asset Originations team is responsible for the underwriting, structuring, and closing of commercial real estate loans across our CMBS and balance sheet lending platforms. Our team partners closely with originators to evaluate opportunities, structure transactions, assess credit risk, and lead deals from initial underwriting through closing.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Vice President and Lead Underwriter to manage complex commercial real estate debt transactions while leading and developing a team of underwriting professionals. This individual will combine hands-on transaction leadership with mentorship of Associates and Analysts and will play a key role in driving credit decisions and transaction execution.
Responsibilities
• Serve as the lead underwriter and primary transaction manager on commercial real estate transactions across property types providing direction to Associates and Analysts throughout the underwriting and closing process.
• Lead the credit analysis and investment rationale on assigned transactions, including cash flow analysis, sponsor assessment, property valuation, and risk evaluation
• Engage directly with sponsors and brokers on deal terms, negotiating reserves, covenants, and structural provisions
• Prepare and present underwriting recommendations and credit memoranda for approval committees.
• Run scenario and stress testing to inform structuring and pricing decisions
• Manage, train, and mentor a team of Associates and Analysts, building strong underwriting judgment and technical skill
• Coordinate with capital markets, credit, legal, borrowers, and third-party advisors to drive transactions through closing.
Qualifications
• 8+ years of commercial real estate underwriting and structuring experience, including CMBS and/or balance sheet lending
• Experience underwriting across major property types (multifamily, office, retail, industrial, hospitality)
• Strong track record leading deals directly with sponsors and brokers
• Prior experience managing or mentoring junior underwriting talent
• Strong writing and presentation skills, with demonstrated success presenting and influencing decisions in credit committees and similar approval forums.
• Collaborative team player who works well across originations, credit, and legal functions
• Bachelor’s degree required; CFA/MBA a plus but not required
Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here .
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