DLP Capital · 1 day ago
Senior Director of Credit
St Augustine, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expDLP Capital is a leader in funding the building of Thriving Communities, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Credit to lead a team responsible for underwriting investment opportunities and managing risk. This role involves developing credit guidelines, training, and maintaining credit analysis tools while ensuring alignment with business goals and risk management strategies.
Financial ServicesLendingReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Responsible for the development, implementation and training of all credit analysis tools utilized across the lending business. Works with other lending leaders to ensure consistent application across the business
In consultation with other lending leaders/stakeholders, develops and maintains the credit guidelines of the firm; always looking to changes in the market to ensure that the business is appropriately shifting in response to new opportunities and risks
Develops and maintains learning curriculum for his own team, and the relationship management team; drives the development of risk management and skills across the lending business
Create a culture of execution and accountability, with a willingness to go above and beyond
Manage Debt placement for take out financing
Review appraisals and confirm valuations align with investment strategy of the deal
Complete and/or review approval memo based on completed sponsor loan package, appraisal analysis and capex review. Submit to Credit Committee for review and loan approval
Ensure division-wide SOPs are in place for all processes and procedures, and that these SOPs are maintained and updated regularly, and adhered to by all team members
Maintain a high level of expertise in all DLP Lending products and procedures, including sales programs and guidelines, operational standards, and construction underwriting
Dedicate time to site visits; direct borrower interaction, focusing on Elite Members; ensures that a senior member of the credit team performs site visits during the underwriting process
Attendance; engagement at all Elite events, prioritizing Elite Member engagement and relationship cultivation
Engage team members quarterly to assist in designing S.M.A.R.T. Rocks; Milestones
Qualification
Required
15+ years of CRE credit, underwriting, and risk leadership across private credit, private equity real estate, or commercial lending, with a track record executing complex $10M–$100M construction, bridge, value-add, and development deals
Expert in credit risk, financial modeling, structuring, and sponsor/market analysis, with deep knowledge of capital stacks (senior, mezz, pref) and construction risk, and the ability to set credit strategy, frameworks, and policies
Proven people leader with experience building and developing high-performing underwriting and credit teams, driving operational excellence, and collaborating cross-functionally with originations, portfolio management, legal, and capital markets
Exceptional judgment and decision-making, capable of balancing disciplined risk management with growth goals, confidently presenting recommendations to senior leadership and Investment Committees
Strong cultural alignment with DLP's core values—Prepared to Win, grit, stewardship, 20 Mile March and commitment to DLP's mission of Transforming Lives by building thriving communities
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Health/dental/vision/life insurance
401(k) matching
Parental leave
Adoption services reimbursement/learning/educational incentives
Volunteer Time Off
Well-being programs
Company events
Self improvement/productivity tools
The incredible feeling of making a difference
Company
DLP Capital
DLP Capital is a private, diversified real estate investment firm.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Don Wenner
Founder & CEO
Nick Stonestreet
President Financial Services
Recent News
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