Newmark Taps $4B Debt Originator Ricky Braha to Expand Structured Finance Platform

Newmark has expanded its Debt & Structured Finance practice with the addition of Ricky Braha as Senior Managing Director. Based in the firm’s New York office, Braha will report to Jordan Roeschlaub and Jonathan Firestone, Co-Heads of Global Debt & Structured Finance.

Braha brings over a decade of experience in real estate finance and a proven track record of more than $4 billion in debt originations. He joins Newmark after nearly 10 years at Madison Realty Capital, where he served as Director of Debt Originations. During his tenure, he led the sourcing and structuring of debt opportunities and played a pivotal role in originating loans across a wide range of asset classes.

“Newmark is building a Debt & Structured Finance practice led by the industry’s most talented deal makers and thought leaders,” said Jordan Roeschlaub, Co-Head of Global Debt & Structured Finance. “Ricky is a perfect fit with our team, having worked with many of real estate’s most sophisticated owners and operators in New York, New Jersey, Florida, California, and across the country.”

“We’ve had the pleasure of working across the table from Ricky, closing numerous transactions together over the better part of a decade,” said Adam Spies, Co-Head of U.S. Capital Markets. “We are excited to now call him our partner at Newmark.”

At Newmark, Braha will focus on expanding the firm’s debt origination capabilities across all property types and markets. He will work closely with professionals throughout the Debt & Structured Finance and Investment Sales teams to deliver comprehensive capital solutions for clients nationwide.

“I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with both Jordan and Adam on numerous transactions over the years,” said Ricky Braha. “Their leadership, market insight, and collaborative approach have always stood out. I’m excited to be part of their team and contribute to the continued growth of Newmark’s platform.”

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