VP/Principal, Originations, Aquarian Real Estate Partners

Role Summary

Aquarian Real Estate Partners is seeking a Vice President / Principal to join its investment team in New York, responsible for leading the origination efforts for commercial real estate credit across all product types (construction, bridge, permanent financing, etc.). The Vice President / Principal will leverage deep sponsor and intermediary relationships who can independently source, evaluate and screen attractive investment opportunities that align with AREP’s investment criteria.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, establish and manage relationships with key sponsors and intermediary relationships generating high-quality new investment origination
• Source, evaluate and screen attractive investment opportunities that align with AREP’s investment criteria
• Co-lead and manage new investment process in concert with the investment deal team
• Structure transactions and negotiate key terms directly with sponsors and other intermediaries
• Oversee all facets of transaction execution and drive to closing

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of relevant real estate credit origination or principal lending experience; focus on construction, bridge, and permanent financing – CMBS origination/lending experience a plus but not required
• Substantial relationship network spanning across top-tier sponsors, borrowers, and brokers
• Significant underwriting, structuring and general deal execution experience with a demonstrated ability to independently drive processes from origination through closing
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work closely with sponsors and other intermediaries
• Prioritization and time management skills to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proven modeling and analytical proficiency
• Ability to structure and negotiate legal documentation including term sheets, loan agreements and broader credit documentation

About Aquarian

Aquarian is a diversified global holding company with a strategic portfolio of insurance and asset management solutions. Aquarian Insurance Holdings acquires and operates insurance companies with a focus on life and annuity underwriting, deploying strategies to grow balance sheet profitability by writing new insurance/reinsurance, improving investment income, and optimizing operations. Aquarian has continued to deepen its expertise and grow its existing offerings in insurance and reinsurance through its acquisitions of Hudson Life and Annuity Company in 2021 and Somerset Re in 2022. Aquarian Investments complements the insurance operations, combining best practices from the world’s leading financial services firms with its own distinct strategy, approach, and organizational culture. Aquarian has since grown its business to approximately $25.8 billion in AUM, with 40 investment professionals, multiple funds, and insurance and reinsurance companies, all committed to providing meaningful investment opportunities to millions of people.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aquarian is an equal opportunity employer. Aquarian is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience and unique perspectives. Aquarian does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Aquarian makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.