Senior Level Head of Real Estate Jobs
Senior level head of real estate jobs place experienced professionals in charge of portfolio strategy, capital deployment, and the teams and transactions that execute at scale. Most openings are 33% remote or hybrid, concentrated in Banking & Financial Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Law & Legal Services, with employers like Regions Bank, Moore & Van Allen, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this job is to develop and manage commercial loan accounts that meet established lending requirements and maximize profitability to the bank with minimal risk. Provides portfolio maintenance and loan administration in accordance with bank policies.
Responsibilities
- Portfolio management and pricing decisions within credit authority
- Recommendations for credit approval to Senior Loan Committee
- Cross-selling referrals
- Business development strategies, including prospect list development
- Recommend promotional sponsorships to senior management
- Maximizes the department’s profitability through the maintenance of a high-quality loan portfolio. Has credit authority for the largest and most complex portfolio within established limit
- Has a leadership role in the bank’s business development activities. Attracts new business relationships and expands existing business relationships through the call program
- Provides guidance to, and may manage, less experienced relationship managers
- Maintain professional community relations, including leadership roles, to increase the bank’s visibility and new business opportunities, and to further personal development
- Approves or rejects loans exceeding the credit authority of subordinate relationship managers up to approved lending limits.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 10 years’ experience managing a commercial loan portfolio with a proven track record in sales ability/aptitude and business development
- Knowledge of pricing models as it relates to profitability of lending unit
- Fully developed understanding of lending and credit approval process as well as pertinent bank policies and external regulations
- Knowledge of sales principles
- Detailed knowledge of credit analysis practice and procedure
- In-depth knowledge of products and services offered by financial services institutions
- Strong analysis, judgment, and communication (oral and written) skills
- Should possess excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to present loan commitments to executive management of customers should be attained prior to this level
- Must possess a high level of analytical skills
- Must possess strong, well developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to be assertive and decisive in arriving at sound business decisions which serve the best interest of the association and the borrower
- Motivation and initiative are essential to this position
- Results-oriented, flexible, and demonstrated ability to prioritize work assignments
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse, while viewing computer screens.
Note: This is a brief description of this position and is not limited to those described herein. Management retains the right to add, delete or modify any of these responsibilities at any time during employment.
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- Banking & Financial Services15
- Construction & Real Estate11
- Law & Legal Services6
- Accounting & Auditing5
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Senior Level Head of Real Estate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level head of real estate job?
Employers at this level look for a demonstrated record of leading large portfolios, structuring complex transactions, and driving asset performance across full investment cycles. What gives candidates an edge is the ability to show cross-functional leadership, whether that means managing acquisitions teams, presenting to investment committees, or setting underwriting standards. Operational depth, market credibility, and experience mentoring junior professionals all carry significant weight.
Which companies hire senior level head of real estates?
Companies hiring senior level head of real estates right now include Regions Bank, Moore & Van Allen, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from institutional investors, REITs, large private equity real estate platforms, and corporate occupiers with significant owned or leased footprints who need experienced leadership to oversee their real estate function.
Are there remote senior level head of real estate jobs?
Yes, though real estate leadership roles often require periodic site visits or in-market presence. About 33% of senior level head of real estate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at corporate occupiers and institutional asset managers where strategy work can be done remotely while asset-level oversight involves travel.
What makes a head of real estate role senior level?
Senior level head of real estate roles are defined by portfolio-wide ownership, not just execution on individual assets or transactions. At this stage, the expectation is setting investment or occupancy strategy, owning key stakeholder and capital relationships, and leading the team responsible for delivery. Senior candidates are also expected to mentor and develop junior professionals, contributing to department-level capability rather than just their own output.
Which industries hire the most senior level head of real estates?
Senior level head of real estate roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Law & Legal Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they either manage large owned or leased real estate portfolios as a core operational requirement or deploy capital into real estate as a primary investment strategy, both of which demand experienced leadership.