CRE Debt Origination Capital Markets Leader

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korn ferryDallas (TX)

Loan Officers International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation

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About the role

Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for a role, CRE Debt Origination Capital Markets Leader. A high-growth, entrepreneurial real estate services platform is seeking a senior executive to lead and scale its capital markets business nationally. This is a rare opportunity for a proven builder to take the reins of an established and expanding debt platform with strong existing momentum, meaningful internal deal flow, and substantial runway for growth. The role offers the chance to shape strategy, recruit top talent, deepen capital relationships, and build a highly differentiated business inside a broader national platform. The ideal candidate is equal parts producer, recruiter, operator, and leader — someone who knows how to grow revenue, attract high-end talent, improve execution standards, and create a performance-driven culture.

Key Responsibilities: Lead the strategic growth of a national capital markets platform Increase internal capture and cross-platform collaboration Recruit, develop, and retain senior and junior originators Expand and strengthen lender and capital provider relationships Drive best-in-class execution, underwriting, and deal packaging standards Build infrastructure, accountability, and operating discipline to support scale Partner closely with executive leadership on growth, performance, and long-term platform development

Ideal Candidate Profile: Significant experience in debt origination and capital markets leadership Track record of building or materially scaling a producer-driven platform Proven success recruiting high-performing originators and team leaders Deep relationships across banks, life companies, agencies, debt funds, and other institutional capital sources Strong commercial instincts, operating discipline, and leadership credibility Entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to build something meaningful over time Why This Role Opportunity to lead a platform with significant near- and long-term growth potential Visible executive role with direct influence on strategy and performance Strong alignment between results and financial upside Entrepreneurial environment with real appetite for scale, talent, and execution Confidentiality All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.

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