Analyst

SitusAMC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medial, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

SitusAMC in Houston is seeking an entry-level professional to provide analytical support in underwriting commercial real estate loans. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in finance or real estate and 0-2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include reviewing financial statements and conducting market research. The salary range for this position is $55,000.00–$65,000.00, with opportunities for bonuses and comprehensive benefits including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Entry-level professional with 0-2 years of industry experience.
• Experience in real estate or financial services focused on commercial properties.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate and due diligence process.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support in the underwriting of commercial real estate loans.
• Review and analyze financial operating statements and due diligence requirements.
• Conduct research and interviews to gather market data.

Skills

Analytical support in underwriting

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Cash-flow modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, real estate, or business

Tools

Argus

Job description

SitusAMC is where the best and most passionate people come to transform our client’s businesses and their own careers. Whether you’re a real estate veteran, a passionate technologist, or looking to get your start, join us as we work together to realize opportunities for everyone, we proudly serve.

At SitusAMC, we are looking to match your unique experience with one of our amazing careers, so that we can help you realize your potential and career growth within the Real Estate Industry. If you are someone who can be yourself, advocate for others, stay nimble, dream big, own every outcome, and think global but act local – come join our team!

This role will provide support in the delivery of due diligence and real estate analysis for CMBS, agency multifamily, securitization, and other commercial real estate loan underwriting and debt consulting services. It involves participating in managing multiple transactions with multiple clients under tight timelines.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide analytical support in the underwriting and closing of commercial real estate loans or securitizations or affordable housing loans on behalf of our clients.
• Review, analyze and interpret financial operating statements, rent rolls, third‑party reports, tenant lease agreements, surveys, title reports, zoning reports, property insurance policies, credit reports, and other due diligence requirements.
• Assist with loan closings and procure needed closing items.
• Research, analyze, and summarize tenant‑level information including financial trends and credit ratings or market capitalization.
• Conduct telephone interviews to solicit market data with brokers, appraisers, investors, and other market participants.
• Research, analyze, and summarize market and sub‑market information including inventory, absorption, new/proposed development, and rent and vacancy trends.
• Extract pertinent data from appraisal engineering, environmental, and other third‑party reports.
• Write property, market, borrower/sponsor descriptions, and third‑party report summaries that will be included in credit memos and asset summary reports.
• Assist in developing value conclusions for all property types.
• Perform other related activities as assigned by management.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of education and experience; preferred fields of study include accounting, finance, real estate, and business.
• Entry‑level professional with 0–2 years of industry and/or relevant experience, typically at an analyst level role or external equivalent.
• Experience in real estate‑related or financial services industry, such as appraisal, brokerage, or banking primarily focused on commercial properties.
• Experience underwriting agency multifamily, CMBS, or CRE balance sheet loans or securitization is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate, affordable housing loans, due diligence process, commercial lending policies, securitization and credit and risk‑management policies.
• Full understanding of property sectors (office, retail, industrial, hotel, multifamily) and their investment characteristics, with an ability to see the “big picture” in commercial real estate and capital markets finance transactions.
• Proficiency in Argus preferred.
• Strong Excel and cash‑flow modeling skills.
• Strong communication and business‑writing skills.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual full‑time base salary range for this role is $55,000.00 – $65,000.00. Specific compensation is determined through interviews and a review of relevant education, experience, training, skills, geographic location and alignment with market data. Certain positions may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus as determined by bonus program guidelines, position eligibility and senior management approval.

SitusAMC offers paid time off and paid holidays. All full‑time employees are eligible to participate in various benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and 401(k) in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SitusAMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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