Asset & Wealth Management, Real Estate Investing – Credit Originations, Vice President / Senior Vice President

About the position

Goldman Sachs Asset Management seeks a senior investing professional to source and execute new real estate investments, specifically in credit origination at loan sizes ranging from \$30mm to \$500mm. The opportunity is to join a high-growth real estate investing platform, leveraging the extensive resources and capital at your disposal, and building a team over time. The successful candidate will be a key production leader, driving deal flow and playing a central role in shaping the firm's real estate credit strategy and pipeline. This role can be based out of our Los Angeles, New York or Dallas office.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and drive the origination of real estate credit investments across diverse asset classes (including industrial, multifamily, office, retail, and hospitality) and various financing structures (e.g., bridge, construction, senior-secured, subordinate debt) with a preferred track record in the Western United States
  • Cultivate and expand a robust network of relationships with sponsors, brokers, borrowers, and other market participants to generate deal flow and enhance the firm's sourcing capabilities.
  • Monitor real estate market dynamics, identify emerging trends, and proactively identify investment opportunities aligned with the firm's strategic goals.
  • Lead all aspects of the investment process, including deal sourcing, comprehensive underwriting, financial modeling, structuring complex transactions, due diligence, and preparing investment committee presentations.
  • Negotiate deal terms and manage the closing process, ensuring seamless execution of loan documents and legal processes.
  • Collaborate effectively with internal teams across acquisitions, asset management, closing, legal, and capital markets to ensure efficient transaction execution and portfolio management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in real estate credit origination and real estate investing, with a strong focus on debt transactions.
  • Proven track record of independently originating, structuring, and closing real estate debt transactions, particularly within the Western United States.
  • Deep knowledge of real estate fundamentals, capital structures, and various property types, with expertise in deal sourcing, underwriting, due diligence, and asset management.
  • Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to operate independently as a market leader.
  • Strong analytical capabilities, financial modeling proficiency, and a meticulous approach to investment vetting.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, results-oriented, and a demonstrated hunger to produce deals in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to leverage internal resources effectively, including access to a full pool of analysts and associates, and collaborate seamlessly across global teams.

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus
  • Competitive benefits and wellness offerings
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