About
Saied Omar is currently Vice President, CRE Portfolio Manager at First Foundation Inc. in Anaheim, California, where he oversees portfolio management for the commercial real estate sector. In this role, he is responsible for managing risk, monitoring asset quality, and optimizing portfolio performance across a range of commercial real estate investments, with a focus on multifamily, retail, office, and mixed-use properties.
Omar’s professional experience at First Foundation Inc. spans over a decade. Before assuming his current role in 2025, he served as AVP, MFR and CRE Senior Credit Underwriter, where he specialized in credit analysis and underwriting for both multifamily residential (MFR) and commercial real estate (CRE) loans, building deep expertise in these asset classes.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine, which has enhanced his analytical capabilities and decision-making in complex financial transactions. Omar is recognized for his strong credit risk assessment skills and his contributions to strengthening portfolio quality and supporting the bank’s real estate lending growth initiatives.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Foundation Inc. | VP, CRE Portfolio Manager | Jun 2025 to Present | Project Chair - Freddie Mac Q-Deal Securitization Appointed by the CEO to lead cross-functional efforts for a Q-Deal Securitization, coordinating loan data integrity reviews, diligence with outside co... |
| First Foundation Inc. | AVP, MFR and CRE Senior Credit Underwriter | Jan 2012 to Jun 2025 | - Underwrite comprehensive credit analysis and risk assessments on complex commercial loan applications for high-net-worth clients and large corporate entities. - Review and analyze financial statemen... |
Education
UC Irvine
Political Science, B.A.
2007 — 2009
Others at First Foundation Advisors (8)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Portfolio Strategist | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
S Sherry Lindley | VP, Real Estate Portfolio Manager | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA , United States |
C Celine Ghebbano | Vice President Portfolio Management | San Diego, CA , United States |
E Evan Luis | VP, Corporate Banking Portfolio Manager | Vancouver, WA , United States |
 | Commercial Portfolio Manager | Naples, FL , United States |
P Phillip Chong | Trading Supervisor | Irvine, CA , United States |
 | AVP, Corporate Portfolio Manager | Sacramento, CA , United States |
 | Analyst | Rocklin, CA , United States |
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