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Bellwether

Senior Associate, CMBS Debt

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$140K/yr

Work experience with CMBS asset management, credit surveillance, CMBS originations, and/or rating agencies is preferred. * Fixed income experience, including portfolio management of CMBS positions ...

Bellwether

Vice President, CMBS Debt

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Work experience with CMBS asset management, credit surveillance, CMBS originations, and/or rating agencies is preferred. * Fixed income experience, including portfolio management of CMBS positions ...

Bellwether

Vice President, CMBS Debt

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

Work experience with CMBS asset management, credit surveillance, CMBS originations, and/or rating agencies is preferred. * Fixed income experience, including portfolio management of CMBS positions ...

Bellwether

Vice President, CMBS Debt

El Segundo, CA · On-site

Work experience with CMBS asset management, credit surveillance, CMBS originations, and/or rating agencies is preferred. * Fixed income experience, including portfolio management of CMBS positions ...

Bellwether

Senior Associate, CMBS Debt

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$140K/yr

Work experience with CMBS asset management, credit surveillance, CMBS originations, and/or rating agencies is preferred. * Fixed income experience, including portfolio management of CMBS positions ...

Bellwether

Vice President, CMBS Debt

El Segundo, CA

$160K - $180K/yr

Work experience with CMBS asset management, credit surveillance, CMBS originations, and/or rating agencies is preferred. * Fixed income experience, including portfolio management of CMBS positions ...

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

CMBS trader

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Primary CMBS Trader Corporate Title : Associate Department: Global Markets-SP Location: New York ... Strongcollaboration skills, especially across origination, underwriting, and sales teams. * Capable ...

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How much do cmbs origination jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for cmbs origination in the United States is $120,208.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,500.00 and $175,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CMBS origination?

A CMBS Origination job involves sourcing, underwriting, and structuring commercial mortgage loans that will be securitized into Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS). Professionals in this role work with borrowers, brokers, and internal credit teams to assess property cash flows, risk factors, and loan terms. They also coordinate due diligence, negotiate deal structures, and ensure loans meet investor and market requirements. This role requires strong financial analysis skills, knowledge of real estate markets, and experience with securitization processes.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in CMBS origination?

A typical day in CMBS Origination involves sourcing new commercial real estate lending opportunities, analyzing loan requests, and coordinating due diligence with borrowers and internal credit teams. You can expect to prepare detailed financial models, conduct property and market assessments, and collaborate closely with underwriters and legal teams. There is often significant interaction with clients to negotiate terms and structure deals, as well as regular meetings to discuss pipeline updates and market trends. The fast-paced, collaborative environment provides exposure to a variety of complex transactions and the chance to develop expertise across different property types and markets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the CMBS origination position, and why are they important?

To thrive in CMBS Origination, you need strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of commercial real estate finance, and typically a background in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with financial modeling software, underwriting tools, and industry platforms such as Argus or Excel is essential, and relevant certifications like CFA or CRE credentials are advantageous. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills help you navigate complex deals and foster valuable client and stakeholder relationships. These skills are critical for identifying, structuring, and closing high-value commercial mortgage-backed securities transactions in a competitive environment.

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Infographic showing various Cmbs Origination job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,208 per year, or $57.8 per hour.

Real Estate Capital Markets Originator

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Zions Bank
Commercial Banking • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Zions Bancorporation
Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NYSE: ZION) is a premier financial services company with ~$100B in assets operating through 8 brands in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. With a leading market share in small and middle-market banking, the Bank's 500+ client managers and 200+ wealth advisors have vigorous client development strategies that feed into Zions Capital Markets.
Zions Capital Markets
Zions Capital Markets provides targeted, client-driven financing and advisory solutions to help companies across our markets raise capital efficiently and execute strategic transactions effectively. Our approach is simple - help clients we know connect and tell their story to investors we know well.
Zions Capital Markets brings "bulge bracket" solutions to the business customers of our local affiliates, as the platform is continually expanding our product capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our client base. The platform currently has teams of experienced professionals operating from offices in Salt Lake City, Houston, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, and Orange County.
Zions Capital Markets is seeking a Real Estate Capital Markets Director - Loan Originator to join our team and be a member of the CMBS lending group within the Real Estate Capital Markets ("RECM") division with additional growth opportunities presented as RECM product offerings are expanded. This position will sit in Charlotte, NC or Fort Lauderdale, FL. Other locations maybe be considered.
This role is responsible for originating CMBS loans, as well as establishing a market presence and participating in related business development activities.
Essential Functions:
  • Solicit and/or maintain a wide array of contacts to develop a pipeline of CMBS financing opportunities.
  • Obtain and analyze pertinent financial, borrower and market data to screen potential loan candidates with an awareness of RECM objectives.
  • Apply CRE credit and structuring experience from past CMBS lending roles, including familiarity with CMBS specific underwriting, pricing, b-piece buying methodology and rating agency analysis.
  • Supervise a deal team from initial deal sourcing through loan closing and securitization to ensure seamless deal execution.
  • Negotiate loan terms with borrowers and collaborate with credit/contract finance, underwriters and legal counsel through application, due diligence, approval, closing and securitization.
  • Monitor market conditions, issuance trends, and structuring details of comparable transactions.
  • Domestic travel is required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Requires a bachelor's degree A combination of education and experience may meet requirements.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in CRE lending, banking, investing, or capital markets functions
  • 5+ years of specific CMBS origination experience
  • In-depth knowledge of real estate capital markets, complex credit structures, and credit analysis.
  • Requires excellent customer service, relationship, organizational, analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent evaluation, problem resolution and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff.

Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
  • Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Paternal Leave, and Adoption Assistance
  • Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accounts
  • Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
  • Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions
  • Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
  • Employee Ambassador preferred banking products
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Zions Bank recognizes that its success comes from the dedication, experience and talents of its diverse employee base. As we usher in the next generation of banking, we're committed to being the premier employer of choice. We're proud to have ranked among American Banker magazine's "Best Banks to Work For" almost every year since 2013, as Best Employer from Utah's Best of State, among the Best Places to Work in Idaho, and "among the Salt Lake Tribune's Top Workplaces. Make the leap into a new era of banking. Let us transform your career.

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Commercial banking

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Salt Lake City, UT, US

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