Associate -or- Sr. Associate Credit Investing (Dallas, TX)

Company Overview Along with its affiliate companies, Affinius Capital invests across the risk spectrum for a global client base, managing over $61billion in gross assets under management within a diversified portfolio across North America and Europe. Affinius Capital provides strategic equity and debt capital, including to capitalize on the accelerating demand for technology-driven real estate assets, to meet the critical need for housing solutions, and for other market and capital structure opportunities exhibiting compelling risk-return characteristics. For more information, visit affiniuscapital.com. Job Description Affinius Capital is seeking an Associate -or- Sr. Associate to join its Credit Investing team. The Credit platform is responsible for the origination, underwriting, execution, and asset management of commercial real estate debt and preferred equity investments secured by development, transitional, and stabilized properties across major U.S. markets. This professional will be a core member of the investment team and will play a critical role across the full life cycle of transactions, including sourcing support, underwriting, diligence, structuring, closing, and ongoing portfolio management. The role offers broad exposure across Affinius Capital’s Credit platform and direct interaction with senior leadership, sponsors, intermediaries, and third‑party advisors. The ideal candidate is client‑focused, hard‑working, intellectually curious, and technically proficient, with strong credit judgment and a collaborative, execution‑oriented mindset. About the Platform Affinius Capital’s Credit platform manages over $9 billion of net asset value across 250+ investments. Since 2013, the firm has originated over $50 billion across 500+ transactions, spanning first mortgages, bridge loans, construction financing, mezzanine debt, and preferred equity. Key Responsibilities Investment Evaluation & Underwriting Evaluate and underwrite new commercial real estate credit opportunities, including first mortgage loans, bridge financing, construction loans, mezzanine debt, and preferred equity Perform holistic credit analysis of properties, business plans, sponsors, guarantors, and capital structures Review and develop detailed financial models, stress tests, and sensitivity analyses Provide thoughtful input on underwriting assumptions, risk factors, and downside protections Investment Committee & Communications Prepare and present clear, credit‑focused investment memoranda and recommendations to the Investment Committee and senior leadership Participate in discussions with deal teams to constructively evaluate risks and assist in executing well‑underwritten investments Deal Execution & Diligence Coordinate and manage due diligence processes, including appraisals, environmental, engineering, and other third‑party reports Assist in negotiating transaction structures, loan documents, and related agreements Drive transaction execution by managing communication across internal teams, sponsors, legal counsel, and third‑party service providers Support closings and ensure completion of all internal and external documentation Portfolio & Asset Management Support portfolio surveillance and ongoing asset management, including performance monitoring, covenant compliance, and sponsor engagement Assist with loan amendments, extensions, workouts, and restructurings as needed Team Collaboration & Leadership Work collaboratively with analysts and associates to uphold underwriting standards and best practices Review junior team members’ analyses and materials and contribute to their development Support senior team members across a wide range of credit‑related initiatives Perform other essential duties, as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field 3+ years of experience in commercial real estate credit, underwriting, private equity, capital markets, or restructuring, with direct transaction execution exposure Strong knowledge of commercial real estate markets, valuation methodologies, and loan structures across all major asset classes Advanced financial modeling skills; Argus experience required Solid working knowledge of commercial real estate loan documentation Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior professionals, clients, and counterparties Highly detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple transactions in a fast‑paced environment Proactive, intellectually curious, and motivated to expand responsibilities over time Must be willing to work on‑site Experience and qualifications may warrant placement in a different job title. Affinius Capital complies with laws and regulations that permit certain requests related to your data in our files, including, but not limited to, the California Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”). The Company's privacy policy and contact information for questions regarding your data or the policy may be found here. At Affinius Capital our employees enjoy generous benefits packages including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, educational and professional designation assistance, casual dress attire and much more! The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. Affinius Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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