Senior Commercial Real Estate Credit Originator

Position Overview: Leon Financial, LLC is on the lookout for an experienced Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Credit Originator to enhance our dynamic real estate credit platform. This pivotal role is aimed at a seasoned and accomplished credit originator who can autonomously source, structure, and close institutional real estate credit transactions across various asset classes. We focus on a diversified real estate credit platform, actively engaging in sectors such as industrial, multifamily, healthcare, retail, and self-storage. The ideal candidate will possess a broad knowledge of CRE credit with specialization in certain asset classes, along with the adaptability to thrive in others as market conditions evolve. This is not a role for training or ramp-up; we expect immediate contributions and ongoing performance. Key Responsibilities: Originate commercial real estate credit transactions across various asset classes, including: Industrial and logistics Multifamily Healthcare-related real estate Retail Self-storage Source opportunities through established relationships with: Sponsors and operators Developers and owners Brokers and capital markets intermediaries Structure and execute a variety of CRE credit solutions such as: Senior secured loans Mezzanine debt Preferred equity Transitional and structured credit investments Recapitalizations and complex capital stacks Own transactions from start to finish, collaborating closely with internal teams in investment, legal, and asset management. Maintain a robust pipeline of institutional-quality opportunities that align with Leon Financial's risk-adjusted return objectives. Represent Leon Financial, LLC in the market with sponsors, intermediaries, and industry participants. Qualifications: 10-20+ years of proven commercial real estate credit origination experience, with a verifiable history of successful transactions. Demonstrated track record as a high-performing CRE credit originator. Experience in originating credit across multiple CRE asset classes, with depth in one or more of our core focus areas. Background originating credit at one or more of the following: Private real estate credit funds Real estate debt platforms Institutional or specialty CRE lenders Strong credit judgment and comfort with underwriting transactions across diverse property types and market cycles. Proven ability to operate independently with high accountability and minimal oversight. Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred. What This Role Is Not: Not a training or development program Not suited for junior or mid-career origination roles Not a development or brokerage position Not intended for candidates still building an origination book Why Consider Leon Financial, LLC: Leon Financial, LLC is a diverse real estate credit platform actively involved in various commercial real estate strategies. We partner with experienced sponsors and operators to provide innovative, risk-adjusted credit solutions across the capital stack. We offer senior credit originators the chance to work within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment while leveraging the resources and support of a robust investment platform.

Created: 2026-03-14