Senior Associate/Vice President, Structured Finance
Lightstone
Lakewood, NJ · $130k–$185k a year · Posted October 28, 2026
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COMPANY OVERVIEW:
The Lightstone Group, LLC, or Lightstone, founded by David Lichtenstein, is one of the most diversified privately held real estate companies in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, Lightstone is active in 27 states across the country, developing, managing and investing in all sectors of the real estate market, including residential, hospitality, commercial, and retail. With nearly $12 billion in assets under management, Lightstone’s portfolio currently includes over 15 million square feet of industrial, logistics, life sciences, and commercial properties, over 25,000 residential units, and over 5,100 hotel keys.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE / VICE PRESIDENT, STRUCTURED FINANCE
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The position is responsible for the process of preparing commercial real estate loans for financing, from the signing of a term sheet through the closing of financing, as well as ongoing portfolio monitoring and maintenance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manage the full transaction lifecycle from signing of a term sheet: due diligence coordination, loan document negotiation, and closing
Assist in the negotiation of loan documents (commitment letters, loan agreements, guarantees) with lenders and their counsel
Serve as primary point of contact for lenders throughout the loan term
Manage post-closing financial integration for new assets
Track all outstanding debt: maturity schedules, rate structures, covenant requirements, and reserve/escrow balances
Maintain a financing pipeline and maturity ladder for leadership visibility
Oversee compliance with loan covenants, reporting requirements, and structured finance documentation post-closing
Serve as primary finance liaison to real estate operations, legal, and executive teams
Mentor and develop junior analysts/associates supporting financing execution
QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years’ experience in either real estate or finance including specifically real estate loans
Well-organized; independent work ethic
Analytical and strong attention to detail
Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously under tight deadlines
Technical: Computer literate, including: Word and Excel
Salary - $130 - $185k, offered salary & title to commensurate with experience