AVP & Regional Director
Manulife — USA, Illinois, Chicago, 1 N Franklin St, Suite 2620
Posted 2026-09-22
This role is a senior leadership position within Manulife’s Real Estate Finance Group that leads the strategic marketing and origination of commercial mortgage loans in the Midwestern U.S., while managing the regional office’s operations. The position focuses on building strong relationships with borrowers, correspondents, and brokers, sourcing and evaluating new loan opportunities, and presenting recommendations to senior management. Additional responsibilities include portfolio oversight, annual loan reviews, and collaboration with internal teams on loan administration and problem resolution, as well as mentoring and training staff, and supporting senior management with planning and reporting. Responsibilities: Lead strategic marketing and placement of commercial mortgage loans with borrowers, correspondents, and brokers in the Midwestern U.S. while managing the day-to-day operations of the regional office. Build and maintain strong relationships with deal sources throughout the territory, requiring regular regional travel. Evaluate and analyze new mortgage loan opportunities to identify profitable investments with appropriate risk/return levels. This includes market analysis, co