John R. Connelly Jr

John R. Connelly Jr. has extensive experience in the real estate industry, starting with their current position as the Managing Director and Head of Underwriting and Portfolio Management at CIT Bank since May 2020. In this role, they oversee all real estate finance underwriting and portfolio management activities.

Prior to their current role, John held various positions at UBS Asset Management Real Estate and Private Markets from 2004 to 2020. John R. served as the Managing Director and Head of Transactions, where they led a team of professionals in underwriting and executing real estate investments. John R. also served as the Managing Director and Head of the Northeast Region, responsible for sourcing, negotiating, underwriting, and closing transactions. Additionally, they held the position of Executive Director/Director, leading a team focused on the Northeast and Mid Atlantic regions while participating in the development of market strategies.

Before joining UBS, John worked at Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers as a Senior Vice President from 2002 to 2004. John R. led the development of the Cornerstone Property Fund and was involved in marketing and portfolio management.

From 1996 to 2002, they worked at UBS Realty Investors as a Senior Vice President, where they contributed to the successful marketing and development of the Allegis Multifamily Trust. John R. later transitioned to the transactions group, responsible for deals in the Midwest and Mid Atlantic regions.

John's early career involved working at Equitable Real Estate from 1989 to 1996, where they held multiple roles, including Senior Vice President and Vice President. John R. was involved in portfolio management and gained experience in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financing.

Prior to their real estate career, John worked as an Economist at Equitable Life Assurance Society, conducting research on economic and financial topics, specializing in financial market coverage.

Overall, John R. Connelly Jr. has demonstrated a diverse skill set and a comprehensive understanding of the real estate industry through their extensive work experience.

John R. Connelly, Jr's education history reveals that they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Saint Anselm College, where they were enrolled from 1979 to 1983. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued further education at Fordham University, earning a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Economics between 1983 and 1995.