Affordable Housing Underwriting Analyst

Berkadia; Brentwood (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly volunteer hours

Donation matching

Employee Resource Groups

Fertility and family planning services

Up to 12 weeks parental leave

Mental health care and counseling

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Berkadia is seeking an Underwriting Analyst in Brentwood, Tennessee, to support multi-billion-dollar lending platforms. You will analyze transactions, prepare formal recommendations, and assist in closing and delivering approved loans. A clear path for advancement exists within the team and company.

The role emphasizes cash-flow analysis, risk assessment, and collaboration with underwriting and operations. This entry-level to early-career position values growth, organization, and precise

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and quantitative skills, with strong attention to detail and a high level of initiative.
• Knowledge of cash flow analysis and exposure to commercial real estate is preferred.
• Experience with MS Office, particularly Excel, and prior experience with Salesforce is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of experience in a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriters, including deputy chief underwriters and the chief underwriter, in executing business operations.
• Analyze real estate transactions by assisting in collecting and reviewing loan due diligence materials, generating underwriting pro forma cash flows, identifying and evaluating risks and mitigations, and preparing formal presentations for the loan committee.
• Assist in all aspects of deal processing, from application through underwriting and closing, to delivering the loan to servicing and/or investors.
• Coordinate and monitor loan underwriting tasks performed by offshore resources and external third parties to ensure timely and accurate delivery of work products.
• Conduct site inspections of collateral associated with proposed loans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Salesforce

Job description

Brentwood, Tennessee, United States of America

Be Part of the Next. Be Berkadia.

Berkadia is built on deep expertise, strong relationships, and a commitment to excellence across the commercial real estate industry. What sets us apart is our people. As a values-driven organization, we foster a culture where collaboration thrives, growth is encouraged, and employees are empowered to make an impact. Together, our people strengthen our business and help shape the future of Berkadia. Are you ready to be part of the next? Discover your next opportunity at Berkadia and apply today.

The Underwriting Analyst is essential to supporting multi-billion-dollar lending platforms. This role involves analyzing proposed transactions, preparing formal recommendations, and assisting in the closing and delivery of approved loans. A candidate eager to learn and grow will have opportunities for advancement within the team and the company.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriters, including deputy chief underwriters and the chief underwriter, in executing business operations.
• Analyze real estate transactions by assisting in collecting and reviewing loan due diligence materials, generating underwriting pro forma cash flows, identifying and evaluating risks and mitigations, and preparing formal presentations for the loan committee.
• Assist in all aspects of deal processing, from application through underwriting and closing, to delivering the loan to servicing and/or investors.
• Coordinate and monitor loan underwriting tasks performed by offshore resources and external third parties to ensure timely and accurate delivery of work products.
• Conduct site inspections of collateral associated with proposed loans.
• Other duties as assigned.

PreferredQualifications

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and quantitative skills, with strong attention to detail and a high level of initiative.
• Knowledge of cash flow analysis and exposure to commercial real estate is preferred.
• Experience with MS Office, particularly Excel, and prior experience with Salesforce is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of experience in a similar position.

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We believe People Matter, so we offer benefits that go beyond:

• Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities
• Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us
• Fertility and family planning services
• Up to 12-weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Mental health care, including free counseling sessions:
• We’ll help you fund your learning journey with generous tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance discounts
• And more!

Berkadia, as an equal opportunity employer, celebrates our employees’ unique differences, which we believe drives personal and company-wide innovation and creates a people-first culture where your career can take the long view. To achieve these goals, we are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, military and veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state and local laws.

In keeping with our commitment, Berkadia takes the necessarysteps to provide a workplace free from harassment and discrimination, as well as access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.If you require reasonable accommodation to take part in the interview process, please contact [e-mail].

You have rights under Federal and State employment laws. No question in this Application is intended to elicit information in violation of any such law, nor will any information obtained in response to any question be used in violation of any such law.