Christine Tran holds a B.A in Economics from Cornell University and an MBA from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business with a concentration in real estate finance from USC’s Lusk Center for Real Estate. Christine started her career in strategic management consulting and venture capital financing and subsequently transitioned into commercial real estate and small business lending for the past 20 years. Christine has risen through the ranks of commercial lending and held leadership roles establishing and managing a region and leading a team of commercial lenders. Christine also has expertise as a commercial loan underwriter, has written lending policy manuals and had held signing authority to approve commercial loans.

Her experience also includes real estate portfolio management as well as valuing performing and non-performing loans, loan sales, loan workouts, and commercial real estate brokerage. Before founding Invictus Real Estate Advisors, Christine served as the Acting Team Lead, Lending Platform of the Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation, a CDFI and forerunner in mission-based lending. Christine has also held influential roles at Salem Five Bank, ING Bank, Real Estate Finance, MetLife Real Estate Investments, GE Capital Real Estate Finance, the Debt Exchange, and Marcus & Millichap.

Christine’s tenure as Head of Asia for ING Bank’s Commercial Real Estate Finance division stands out as a hallmark of her professional career. Christine was tasked with a three-year international assignment, spearheading ING Bank’s commercial real estate entry into four critical markets: Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Japan. Her leadership and strategic execution were instrumental in establishing ING’s commercial real estate presence in Asia. Under her leadership, the loan book witnessed remarkable growth to an impressive $1 billion in commercial real estate loans within just three years.

Upon her return to the USA, Christine joined Salem Five Bank, where she played a pivotal role as a commercial loan underwriter and small business banker for five years. This position allowed her to further expand her skill set, demonstrating deep engagement and expertise with small business owners and real estate investors.

Christine’s passion for mission-driven real estate found its true expression at the Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation, where she met change makers who sought commercial financing to create inclusive communities. The name ‘Invictus,’ meaning ‘invincible’ in Latin, mirrors Christine’s dedication to empowering clients, especially those who have been traditionally marginalized.

Christine had previously served on the board for the Asian American Real Estate Association (AAREA) in Boston for the commercial division and was a mentor for Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll). In Christine’s free time, she enjoys homeschooling her son, Julian. Her personal interests include gardening, beekeeping, and real estate renovations. ​