Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager III - Master Repurchase

Description

We are seeking a seasoned professional with a proven track record in the note on note/master repurchase facility space. The ideal candidate is a Commercial Real Estate (CRE) finance leader with a successful track record in client management focused on sourcing and building holistic profitable relationships with private credit sponsors emphasizing transitional properties. The position will function in a matrix organizational structure to direct activities in an end-to-end process, actively partnering with risk managers, portfolio managers and analysts.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Development: Participate in the design and implementation of a Note Finance platform including development of competitive financing products and supporting systems for underwriting, onboarding and asset management.
• Client Relationship Management: Act as a subject matter expert, build strong client relationships and represent the bank in client meetings and industry events.
• Underwriting & Portfolio Oversight: Lead credit discussions, uphold underwriting standards and manage a balanced portfolio to ensure strong risk-adjusted returns.
• Team & Platform Leadership: Mentor junior staff, drive process improvements and collaborate cross-functionally with internal partners and stakeholders.
• Market Intelligence & Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes, contribute to internal thought leadership and support strategic business planning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in CRE finance; 5+ years in warehouse finance with expertise in structured mortgage products.
• Proven ability to scale CRE finance platforms and manage risk.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Deep understanding of private credit, fund structures, and capital markets.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in early identification and resolution of underperforming loans to mitigate losses.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience building structured finance platform (s) at top-tier firms.
• Experience in strategic planning and managing teams through cycles

Hours & Work Schedule

Hours per Week:  40  

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $231,750 - $300,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus.  Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, relevant skills, and experience. 

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.