Deutsche Bank · 13 hours ago
Commercial Real Estate Risk Officer - Team Head, SSG CRM - Director
New York, 1 Columbus Circle
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $308K/yrDeutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank and financial services company, and they are seeking a Commercial Real Estate Risk Officer - Team Head to manage the real estate credit risk for their Commercial Real Estate Group. The role involves providing strategic leadership to a team of Risk Officers, overseeing credit approvals, portfolio risk management, and ensuring robust risk management frameworks are in place.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the team's analysis and recommendation process for credit approvals/declines, or new loan terms for proposed commercial real estate transactions
Direct the monitoring of the CRE portfolio and financial/market developments within commercial real estate and related sectors, providing strategic insights and developing proactive response to key risk indicators
Oversee interaction with internal Business unit personnel to prepare credit reports and due diligence documentation that supports Deutsche Bank's Business strategies while operating within the constraints of Deutsche Bank's risk appetite for commercial real estate
Direct the monitoring of the existing portfolio, sponsor/guarantor financial capacity, watchlist and any distressed exposures
Ensure timely preparation of impairment analyses, UTP assessment, and guide the team in structuring transactions to achieve optimal risk/return outcomes and propose risk-mitigating structures
Ensure data integrity for all names/transactions in Deutsche Bank internal systems (GCRS, LLP Tool, dbCover etc.) and lead Credit Risk Management (CRM) - CRE's interactions with internal/external auditors, regulatory authorities, and other Deutsche Bank infrastructure teams (Finance, Regulatory, Risk Analytics, etc.)
Provide senior leadership during internal and external audits, ensuring comprehensive analysis and responses to queries, and leading presentations as required
Provide strong leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior and senior team members, fostering their professional growth and expertise in commercial real estate fundamentals
Set clear objectives and strategic priorities for the SSG CRM team, ensuring alignment with departmental and bank-wide goals
Drive continuous improvement in team processes, analytics, and reporting capabilities
Qualification
Required
Extensive relevant commercial real estate experience
Extensive commercial real estate credit experience, with a proven track record in a leadership role
Significant balance sheet lending experience, including transitional and special situation transactions
Demonstrated ability to strategically analyze and review highly structured loans
Extensive experience leading interactions with internal and external auditors and regulatory bodies
Preferred
Highly motivated leader with the ability to manage and motivate a high-performing team independently
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts to diverse audiences, including internal and external regulators
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects in a fast-paced environment
Deep expertise in structured lending and complex financial instruments
Benefits
A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs
Company
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank is an investment bank that offers financial products and services to corporate and institutional clients.
Founded in 1870
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.07BKey Investors
European Investment BankCapital GroupCerberus Capital Management
2025-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $570.76M
2024-11-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2020-10-13Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Dilipkumar Khandelwal
Chief Executive Officer, Deutsche India
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Tom Patrick
CEO, Americas
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