Vice President, Commercial Real Estate

About the role

Stifel strives for a culture that prioritizes its clients and associates, fostering one where everyone belongs, is welcome, and contributes to the firm's success.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, analyze, underwrite, and recommend various types of commercial real estate loans for approval.
• Analyze financial statements, assess borrower creditworthiness, and develop cash flow models to support commercial lending opportunities.
• Manage the documentation process and assist in negotiating loan agreements and other credit-related documentation to facilitate closing.
• Prepare ongoing credit evaluations, financial statement analyses, annual reviews, risk ratings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Monitor and report on the financial performance and credit quality of an assigned loan portfolio.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and identify opportunities for portfolio growth.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including Credit Administration, Loan Operations, Risk Management, and other Stifel divisions, to effectively manage transactions and client relationships.
• Provide guidance and support to analysts and junior associates while fostering professional development.
• Participate in special projects and other commercial lending initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Understanding of and commitment to compliance with all banking regulations and internal policies.
• Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis, credit analysis, and commercial real estate underwriting.
• Working knowledge of commercial lending practices and applicable regulatory requirements, including OCC and FDIC guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with borrowers, banking partners, attorneys, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to identify issues, assess risks, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship management and business development skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting or another business-related field.
• Minimum required: 5+ years' of related work experience in corporate/commercial lending, debt capital markets, finance, or accounting.
• Minimum Required: None

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

At Stifel, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision care, a 401(k), wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in this posting.