Conventus Mission and Vision
Conventus Holdings Corporation was envisioned and created to reduce the number of economic intermediaries involved in the origination, funding and investment in the $125 billion real estate bridge loan market place. True to the Latin origin of the company’s name, “to bring together,” CHC existence and strength is anchored to a business model that removes unnecessary economic intermediates so that it can provide superior pricing and service to its clients. Our competitive edge in executing our mission is assembling, nurturing, and developing a collaborative group of talented individuals. To that end, diversity of experiences, perspectives, skills, and cultures is core to our mission and team.
Position Description
Full-Time, Salaried, Performance-Based Bonus
Location: San Francisco, CA
Required 4 days per week in the office (Mon-Thu). Please do not apply if this does not align with you.
As a Senior Associate, Collateral Underwriter at Conventus, you will be instrumental in driving smart, risk-conscious lending decisions through thoughtful valuation analysis. You will evaluate real estate collateral across a variety of asset classes and markets, helping our team structure loans that balance borrower opportunity and risk mitigation. This role provides an opportunity to be a key member of a fast-paced private lending company, providing capital for real estate investors nationwide.
Responsibilities
- Perform internal valuations on a wide range of residential real estate assets across the U.S.—including SFRs, condos, townhomes, residential land, and TICs—with a focus on transitional assets.
- 7+ years of experience in appraisal or valuation analysis. Experience working in a banking or lending environment is a plus.
- Experience in appraising land and subdivision development projects is required.
- Certified General Appraiser license required; MAI designation strongly preferred.
- Deep understanding of residential development economics, including land valuation, cost analysis, and land residual modeling.
- Hands-on experience underwriting loans for construction, bridge, or value-add projects.
- Ability to interpret and analyze proformas, project budgets, and construction scopes.
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, economics, or related field preferred.
- Strong Excel skills and comfort with valuation tools and modeling.
- Analytical mindset with excellent judgment and a pragmatic, business-oriented approach to value.
- Clear communicator who thrives in a collaborative and performance-driven culture.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in appraisal or valuation analysis. Experience working in a banking or lending environment is a plus.
- Residential Appraiser license required; General Appraiser license a plus
- Ability to interpret and analyze proformas, project budgets, and construction scopes.
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, economics, or related field preferred.
- Strong Excel skills and comfort with valuation tools and modeling.
- Analytical mindset with excellent judgment and a pragmatic, business-oriented approach to value.
- Clear communicator who thrives in a collaborative and performance-driven culture.
Desired Characteristics
Mindset and Character
At CHC, we look for future employees who demonstrate and have the mindset and character of our following core values:
- Deliver Extraordinary Client Experience: Demonstrate unwavering responsiveness and dedication to delighting clients at every touchpoint.
- Take Responsibility: Be proactive, know what you are responsible for, act with integrity and follow through to the end.
- Respond with Urgency and Care: Balance speed with quality, ensuring that every response is both timely and impactful.
- Grow Together: Grow together through a culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration and celebration.
Conventus Benefits
- 19 days PTO annually
- Health Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental)
- Life Insurance Coverage
- Pre-tax commuter fund
- Pre-tax medical fund
- 401k
