Risk Manager, Commercial Loan Asset Management
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The Risk Manager will manage the assets within a portfolio of performing multifamily loans within the Arbor Private Label, Arbor Private Investment, and/or Single-Family Rental platforms. The Asset Manager will assess asset quality, document loan performance, build relationships with borrowers, ensure Investor compliance, and proactively monitor emerging risks.

Essential Job Functions (Duties/Responsibilities)

Manage portfolio of Commercial Real Estate loans and various workflows including:

• Perform financial analysis of property operations and borrower wherewithal; conduct market research and analysis relative to the assigned portfolio to determine how the asset is performing against underwritten expectations.
• Establish relationships with borrowers and loan guarantors for assigned portfolio, ensuring timely responses and processing of various borrower requests.
• Assist with timely satisfaction and compliance with securitization requirements, (i.e., CMBS) as necessary.
• Review and interpret loan documents to ensure borrowers remain in compliance with loan covenants.
• Evaluate physical property condition and overall maintenance of the collateral; conduct physical property inspections; review third party inspection reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Review and approve all funding requests for completion and accuracy prior to funding.
• Review borrower consents requests (such as insurance losses, easements, partial releases, property management changes, etc.) to ensure compliance with the loan documents and the applicable pooling and servicing agreement.
• Provide mentorship to the team s dedicated analysts.
• Provide recommendations to management and investors, as needed.
• Other duties and projects as requested.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor s degree, preferably in Finance or a related discipline.

Experience: Minimum two (2) years experience in commercial lending, credit/ underwriting, credit risk, and/or loan asset management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Exposure to commercial real estate, risk management, financial analysis, valuation of commercial real estate, underwriting or asset management, client relationship management, distressed loan workouts, and capital markets.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word applications
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and on teams in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
• Loan servicing system experience a plus

Travel: Limited travel is required.

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. offers a competitive base salary and discretionary bonus. The starting base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $100,000. The specific compensation that will be offered is based on an understanding of the hired candidates' qualifications at the time of hire. Employees are eligible for a discretionary bonus based on employee work performance reviewed during the course of the year. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment for our associates, customers and business partners. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, ethnicity, pregnancy or any other legally protected status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.