Starwood Property Trust

Starwood Property Trust is a publicly traded mortgage REIT headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida, operating as a diversified real estate finance company. The firm focuses on originating, acquiring, and managing a broad range of debt and equity investments across the capital structure, primarily targeting commercial mortgage loans, mezzanine debt, and other real estate debt instruments. Its portfolio includes multifamily, office, hospitality, industrial, retail, and net lease properties, with additional activities in residential lending, infrastructure lending, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. Affiliated with Starwood Capital Group, it benefits from extensive market intelligence and deal sourcing capabilities. Candidates are most likely to gain exposure to real estate debt underwriting, portfolio management, CMBS transactions, and capital markets workflows, making it relevant for those pursuing careers in commercial real estate lending and finance.