Managing Director – Advancing

Overview:

Founded in 1988, Trimont (www.trimont.com) is a specialized global commercial real estate loan services provider and partner for lenders and investors seeking the infrastructure and capabilities needed to help them scale their business and make informed, effective decisions related to the deployment, management and administration of commercial real estate secured credit. As the largest master servicer of commercial real estate loans in the United States, Trimont manages securitizations with meticulous oversight and coordination—protecting cash flows, mitigating risk, and ensuring portfolio performance.

We do this with a team of 1100+ extraordinary team members who serve a global client base from offices in Atlanta (headquarters), Bengaluru, Charlotte, Dallas, Hyderabad, Kansas City, London, New York and Sydney. We empower our people with advanced technology, industry-leading knowledge, and a culture centered on our core values. This approach enables our teams to deliver exceptional client service, build lasting relationships and take pride in the high-quality work they perform.

Trimont is an innovative firm where visionary professionals come to learn, grow, and thrive with colleagues driven by curiosity and collaboration.

Learn: We believe ongoing learning is critical and are focused on providing a work environment where all team members can take ownership of their careers.

Grow: We work alongside the largest institutional lenders in the world, overseeing the most significant projects in the industry. This unique opportunity allows us to broaden our skillset and develop our abilities by tackling some of the industry's most challenging and exciting endeavors.

Thrive: Our firm is a place where ethics and excellence meet to create an experience that matches our capabilities. There are no limits to what we as team members and as an organization, can achieve together.

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Job Summary:

The Managing Director is accountable for the strategic oversight and proactive management of a portfolio of commercial real estate receivables (“Advances”) managed by Trimont. This role leads to all aspects of portfolio performance, including loan monitoring, risk management, credit assessment, valuation, compliance, and data integrity. As the designated credit officer for the portfolio, the Managing Director ensures prudent credit decisions. The position requires close collaboration with internal teams including servicing, accounting, capital markets, and investment advisory, to drive asset performance in line with established objectives. A deep understanding of CMBS structures is essential.  The successful candidate will report to the Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management

• Monitor, analyze, and report on the performance of Advances and underlying collateral.
• Lead comprehensive credit assessments and recoverability analyses for all assets, ensuring alignment with internally established guidelines as set by the Investment Committee.
• Oversee and manage the approval process for all Advances, ensuring adherence to internal policies and guidelines.
• Develop, implement, and periodically review the approval matrix for the business, establishing appropriate approval authorities and escalation protocols for Advances.
• Partner with loan servicing and capital markets teams to process data, track balances, and address operational matters.
• Participate on the advancing committee, leading the review and approval of all Advances, and fundings in accordance with credit policy and guidelines as established by the Investment Committee.
• Collaborate with the investment advisory team to ensure alignment with the overall portfolio strategy and performance targets.
• Continuously analyze underlying asset values and market conditions to support informed decision-making.
• Manage, mentor, and develop team members to support portfolio objectives and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Effectively prioritize and execute responsibilities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, business, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CRE, CCIM) are preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial real estate, loan servicing, asset management, or related fields.
• Deep knowledge of commercial real estate lending, loan documentation, CMBS structures, and servicing practices.
• Advanced analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• High proficiency in financial modeling, asset valuation, and portfolio analytics.

Key Competencies:

• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with a proven track record of managing complex portfolios.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and foster cross-functional cooperation.
• Strategic problem-solving mindset and acute attention to detail.
• Unwavering professional integrity, sound judgment, and discretion in all business matters.

Trimont is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please contact us. We are proud to maintain a drug-free policy, ensuring that our community is a secure and productive space for all our team members.