VP of Portfolio Management (Real Estate Finance)

Washington DC Area (Hybrid – 4 days onsite) About the Opportunity We are partnering with a rapidly growing commercial lending platform to hire a Director of Portfolio Management within their Real Estate Finance division. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing a national commercial real estate loan portfolio, managing risk, and partnering closely with originations and underwriting teams. The organization is experiencing strong growth and expansion, creating the need for senior leadership within portfolio management. Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage a commercial real estate loan portfolio , including performance monitoring and risk mitigation Lead borrower relationships and serve as a key point of contact for ongoing portfolio management Identify credit risks, proactively resolve issues, and manage loan modifications and workouts Risk ratings and impairment analysis Loan modifications, maturities, and past dues REO and non-performing asset management Partner cross-functionally with originations, underwriting, and senior leadership Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting and portfolio insights Drive process improvements and enhance portfolio management workflows Mentor and develop junior team members (player/coach role) Qualifications 8-12+ years of experience in portfolio management, credit risk, or commercial real estate lending Strong expertise in real estate credit analysis, loan structuring, and risk management Experience managing borrower relationships and loan performance Proven ability to manage or mentor team members Strong financial statement analysis and underwriting capabilities Excellent communication skills and executive presence What Makes This Role Unique High-visibility Director role within a fast-scaling platform Direct exposure to senior leadership and key decision-makers Opportunity to build and shape portfolio management processes Strong deal flow and exposure across a national real estate portfolio Blend of leadership and hands-on execution Hybrid schedule (4 days onsite) Competitive benefits package + bonus structure Growth-oriented environment with strong upward mobility #J-18808-Ljbffr Turn2Partners