Director, Real Estate Debt Originations

Job Description:

The Group

Headquartered in Boston, the High Income & Alternatives division manages approximately $125B in assets under management (AUM). The group's investments span "across the capital structure," including high-yield bonds, leveraged loans, convertible bonds, alternative credit, structured credit, and equities. Fundamental research forms the backbone of the group's investment process.

The Real Estate Debt group is part of the High Income & Alternatives division and manages approximately $10B in AUM. The group manages funds and separately managed accounts that invest in common stock, preferred stock, bonds, loans, private real estate debt and commercial mortgage-backed securities on behalf of retail and institutional investors.

The Role

We are hiring for an originator based in the Western U.S. to support our growing pipeline in that region. Reporting to the Managing Director of Research, the originator will have direct responsibility for sourcing and executing on high yielding loans secured by commercial real estate. Primary responsibilities include sourcing, underwriting, and negotiating subordinate debt. Prospective candidates should have prior experience in all facets of commercial real estate lending including upfront collateral analysis, loan structuring and closing and ongoing asset management. Familiarity with all the major real estate asset classes is preferred. The role requires a deep understanding of structured finance transactions, specifically mezzanine loan and preferred equity structures and the related documentation.

The Value You Deliver

• Grow and maintain a network of origination partners and deal sponsors (owner/operators, sponsors/developers, private lenders, investment bankers, brokers, asset managers) to facilitate a steady flow of investment opportunities
• Help with the collection and analysis of market data
• Assess credit risk associated with commercial real estate assets
• Appropriately determine real estate collateral values
• Negotiate term sheets and loan documentation

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

We are seeking candidates who have the following characteristics:

• 7+ years of relevant real estate investment experience, including at least 4 years of real estate loan origination experience
• Strong origination partner and deal sponsor relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong financial analytical skills
• Comfortable collaborating within a team, but also able to work independently and drive new lending opportunities
• Strong work ethic and ability to meet time sensitive deadlines
• Willingness to travel

Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position.
The base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $200,000 per year.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.

Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

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Category:

Investment Professionals

Client-provided location(s): San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO

Job ID: Fidelity-2114244

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-07-07T23:47:47