Senior Lender

This is a banking position

New Edge Associates is partnering with an established, growth-oriented bank to recruit a Senior Commercial Real Estate (CRE) in Manhattan, New York . This role is ideal for a seasoned CRE professional with deep market expertise, strong borrower and broker relationships, and the ability to independently originate and manage a high-quality commercial real estate portfolio. The position offers a competitive base salary, strong incentive structure, and long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate, structure, and close commercial real estate loans across target markets
• Develop and maintain relationships with borrowers, developers, brokers, and key COIs
• Independently source new CRE opportunities through networking and market presence
• Analyze credit risk, prepare loan presentations, and partner with underwriting through approval
• Represent the bank through community involvement and industry engagement
• Ensure adherence to all internal credit policies and regulatory requirements
• Manage portfolio performance with a focus on asset quality and long-term client relationships

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial lending with a strong focus on CRE
• Must produce 30 MM a year in loans
• Proven success originating CRE loans New York markets
• Established borrower, broker, and referral network
• Formal credit training with hands-on structuring and underwriting experience
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and drive production
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• High ethical standards and a self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset
• Experience supporting production levels consistent with senior CRE lender expectations