Analyst, Origination

Kv Capital Inc.; Calgary, Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Analyst in the Real Estate Debt team, where you will play a crucial role in the mortgage application and loan funding process. This exciting opportunity involves underwriting mortgage loans, collaborating with Originators, and preparing credit applications. You will work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and excellence, contributing to a robust portfolio of real estate investments. If you are passionate about finance and eager to learn in a collaborative setting, this position offers a pathway to personal and professional growth with abundant opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Collaborative Work Environment

Recognition for Outstanding Performance

Opportunities for Personal Advancement

Opportunities for Professional Advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, economics, or business is required.
• Knowledge of real estate financing and financial analysis techniques is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely underwriting and assessment of mortgage loan opportunities.
• Assist in structuring medium complexity loan requests and identifying risks.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Financial Analysis

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Underwriting, the successful candidate will work closely with the Origination team through the mortgage application and loan funding process.

At KV Capital, we have established ourselves as industry leaders in real estate debt and investment, driven by our unwavering commitment to excellence, trusted partnerships, and innovative solutions. Since our founding in 2006, we have expanded our business across three connected areas of service: real estate private equity, real estate lending, and private equity investments in real estate supply chain businesses. Managing a robust portfolio of +$1.8 billion in funded investments, accompanied by +$750 million in assets under management, our dedicated team of finance experts is driven by a shared goal to cultivate prosperity for our clients, investment partners, and communities. We have offices in Calgary and Edmonton, and we are expanding nationally to Vancouver and Toronto.

REAL ESTATE DEBT

Since inception, our Real Estate Debt division has funded and or advised on $2.5B+ of commercial deals. We provide financing solutions for land, subdivision financing, multi-family, retail, industrial, office, hospitality, mixed-use properties, and specialty financing, such as equity and structured financing deals.

LOCATION Edmonton and Calgary

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for two Analysts to join our Real Estate Debt team. One position is located in Edmonton and one position is located in Calgary.

Reporting to the Director of Underwriting, the successful candidate will work closely with the Origination team through the mortgage application and loan funding process, including:

• Timely and thorough underwriting and assessment of mortgage loan opportunities;
• Assess and assist in the structuring of medium complexity loan requests, determining overall viability of prospective mortgage loans;
• In collaboration with the Originators, identify and mitigate key risks and ensure the accuracy of loan applications submitted.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Complete the timely feasibility assessments of prospective mortgage loan opportunities for medium complexity loans and provide support to Originators through the loan structuring process, identifying key risks and mitigants.
• Working closely with the Originators, assist in the thorough underwriting and structuring of all commercial mortgage loan requests, including land acquisitions and servicing, construction, inventory loans, bridge financing, CMHC insured financing and conventional term financing.
• Prepare credit applications to be submitted to the Investment Management team to identify and address: market value, exit strategy, key risks and mitigants, and Borrower specific details such as repayment strategy, credibility and feasibility of proposed projects, etc.
• Effectively benchmark prospective mortgage loans against internal lending guidelines and comparable deals.
• Assist in the preparation of Term Sheets, Discussions Papers and Commitment Letters for the Investment Management team to review and approve in relation to new mortgage loan opportunities.
• Prepare formal loan presentations to third-party lenders and ensure any questions or additional information requirements are provided to obtain a loan agreement.
• Assist in ongoing loan maintenance, including receipt and review of annual reporting requirements, processing of extension and amendment requests and addressing any lender or borrower requests as they arise.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, regulations and market conditions that may impact Borrower and/or Lender investment decisions.

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, economics, business, or a related field is required.
• Previous experience in a mortgage or real estate related role is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of real estate financing, loan products and financial analysis techniques is considered an asset.
• General understanding of mortgage products, market trends, and economic factors that affect real estate valuations across different asset classes is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with mortgage loan documentation, legal and loan security processes and applicable regulations is considered an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Comfortable dealing with highly confidential information.
• Financial acumen and a strong understanding of macroeconomic themes and the equity and debt market functions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to break down complex problems and use data-driven insights to guide decisions. And can assess and aid in the structuring of medium complexity mortgage loans.
• Proficient in a variety of communication styles and uses the appropriate style that suits the message and audience.
• Excellent attention to detail skills, ensuring accuracy in documentation, letters and any related loan documents.

APPLY NOW!

You will be part of an enthusiastic and highly effective team with no end of challenging and transformational work in sight. KV Capital is in a phase of growth and expansion, offering a collaborative work environment, recognition for outstanding performance and abundant opportunities for both personal and professional advancement.

For further insights into our company, please visit our website at www.kvcapital.ca.

TO APPLY:

Please forward your resume and cover letter in confidence to: [e-mail] and indicate “Analyst, Origination – Edmonton” or “Analyst, Origination – Calgary” in the subject line.