Chief Investment Officer - Real Estate Credit

Chief Investment Officer – Real Estate CreditLocation: Miami, FL (preferred)Digna is proud to present this exceptional opportunity with a high-growth real estate investment and lending platform seeking to appoint a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead investment strategy, portfolio management, and capital deployment across its national credit business.The RoleAs a key member of the executive leadership team, the CIO will oversee the platform’s lending and investment activities, balancing disciplined credit execution with creative capital markets strategy.This individual will play a central role in defining where and how the firm deploys capital — spanning bridge, construction, permanent, mezzanine, and structured lending products, as well as opportunistic and special-situations investments across multifamily, build-to-rent, industrial, hospitality, and alternative asset classes.Working closely with Origination, Credit, and Capital Markets leaders, the CIO will ensure the firm continues to scale responsibly while delivering strong, risk-adjusted returns for investors and partners.Key ResponsibilitiesSet and execute the firm’s investment and capital deployment strategy across all real estate credit products;Provide oversight of credit underwriting standards, risk frameworks, and portfolio performance;Partner with Capital Markets and Treasury teams on funding, hedging, and liquidity management;Evaluate, structure, and approve complex lending, structured finance, and co-investment transactions;Drive product innovation and explore new verticals or geographies to expand the platform’s reach;Serve as a visible ambassador to institutional investors, capital partners, and regulators;Mentor and develop senior leaders across Origination, Credit, and Asset Management teams.Candidate Profile15+ years of experience in real estate credit, structured finance, or private lending;Demonstrated leadership in scaling and managing multi-billion-dollar lending or investment portfolios;Deep technical understanding of credit risk, capital markets, securitization, and asset-liability management;Proven ability to drive strategic growth, manage high-performing teams, and engage institutional investors;Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-moving, high-accountability environment;Exceptional judgement, communication, and executive presence.CompensationHighly competitive package including base salary, performance-linked bonus, and long-term equity participation reflective of platform growth and value creation.If you are a senior investment leader passionate about building and scaling a next-generation real estate credit platform, we’d love to hear from you.