J.P. Morgan Asset Management, a global leader in alternative solutions, seeks an executive director for its Debt Capital Markets team within the Real Estate Americas division. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to leverage the firm's vast resources and specialized teams to source, negotiate, and close financings for our domestic real estate platform. This role, based in New York, NY, offers the chance to deliver uncorrelated returns to traditional asset classes and tailor alternative portfolios to client needs.

Job Summary

As an Executive Director in the Debt Capital Markets team of J.P. Morgan Asset Management – Real Estate Americas, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and closing financings for our domestic real estate platform. You will have the opportunity to launch and manage loan placements on new and existing Real Estate assets, provide internal guidance to deal teams, analyze bids, and lead transaction negotiation and documentation. This role will allow you to cultivate and develop industry relationships, participate in property inspections and market tours, and work closely with and develop junior team members.

Job Responsibilities

Launch and manage loan placements on new and existing Real Estate assets through closing Provide internal guidance to deal teams on market terms for specific deals including investment committee presentations Analyze bids and make recommendations to portfolio management on each financing Take the lead on transaction negotiation and documentation. Identify and mitigate risks and provide creative solutions based upon market terms and past deal experience.   Partner with internal groups on debt process including acquisitions, asset management and financial. Cultivate and develop existing and new lender, broker, partner, legal and other industry relationships to assist with deal flow and solidify market/product expertise Participate in property inspections and market tours, including travel as needed Attend industry conferences such as MBA, CREFC, NMHC and ICSC RECON Work closely with and develop junior team member

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills 

10 or more of experience in commercial real estate areas including finance, banking, equity and asset management Highly motivated and a self-starter with the ability to work in a team environment Excellent quantitative and analytical skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Argus Strong presentation and written communication skills Critical and creative thinker who can synthesize information, prioritize assignments and execute tasks on time