Analyst, CRE Underwriter

SitusAMC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Analyst, CRE Underwriter to support the underwriting and execution of commercial real estate loans. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in commercial real estate finance within a dynamic team environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a keen attention to detail, thriving in a fast-paced, deal-driven atmosphere. Join this innovative firm to advance your career in the real estate industry and contribute to transformative projects that make a difference.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in underwriting commercial real estate loans.
• Strong work ethic with a solutions-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Participate in loan sizing and collaborate with teams.
• Lead the review of diligence materials to assess loan risks.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Degree in Commercial Real Estate Finance

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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!

Analyst

Position Overview

We are looking for an Analyst level Underwriter for our client, a multi-$billion-dollar financial services institution (the “Bank”). In this role, you would support the origination, underwriting, closing and execution of commercial real estate loans for the Bank’s CMBS and balance sheet programs. The loans are primarily $5-200M, 5 & 10-yr fixed rate loans secured by stabilized, cash flowing properties of all major asset classes across the US.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in commercial real estate finance, loan underwriting, and securitization. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a desire to work in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions

• Participate in initial loan sizing, collaborating with origination and capital markets teams
• Lead the collection and initial review/analysis of diligence materials, including borrower financials, rent rolls, operating statements, third party reports, and market data to help assess riskiness of loan opportunities
• Support senior underwriters by preparing preliminary loan analyses, credit memos, and deal summaries, including identification of deal strengths and risks with associated mitigants. Assist in structuring loans based on risk assessment and credit guidelines
• Conduct research on real estate markets, property types, and economic trends to support underwriting decisions. Analyze comparable transactions, properties, market rents, etc.
• Complete site inspections and detailed market analysis, including broker interviews and discussions with property management
• Ability to review third party reports (appraisal, engineering, environmental, etc.), and identify key issues that warrant further investigation and/or revision
• Collaborate with appraisal review group to discuss specific appraisal methodology and ensure that the assumptions used in the appraisal are well-supported and are consistent with the actual terms at the Property and/or market
• Assess borrower’s credit worthiness by reviewing financial statements, credit reports, and media searches
• Ability to evaluate major/single tenant performance or financial condition
• Work with originators, capital markets team, legal, rating agencies, and b-buyers to help facilitate deal closings. Track loan pipeline and transaction milestones, updates, and open items on daily basis
• Participate in presentations and discussions with syndication partners, investors and rating agencies regarding any concerns related to loan structure, sponsorship, legal, property, market, and underwriting
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Candidate is required to have a BA/BS, ideally in commercial real estate finance, finance or similar
• At least 1-2 years of experience underwriting commercial real estate loans at a bank, insurance company, debt fund, brokerage, investment management company or similar; specific focus on CMBS a plus
• Strong work ethic with a solutions-driven approach to working through issues or challenges
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Desire to work among a diverse team and be a supportive and collaborative colleague
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and accuracy skills
  
  

Note: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive or exclusive. At any time, employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization and participate in additional trainings. SitusAMC does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms or any third parties. Any unsolicited resume submitted to SitusAMC in any manner will be considered SitusAMC property, and SitusAMC will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

The annual full time base salary range for this role is

$100,000.00 - $110,000.00

Specific compensation is determined through interviews and a review of relevant education, experience, training, skills, geographic location and alignment with market data. Additionally, certain positions may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus as determined by bonus program guidelines, position eligibility and SitusAMC Senior Management approval. SitusAMC offers PTO and paid holidays, the terms of which are set forth in the program policies. All full time employees also are eligible to participate in various benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and 401K; in each case in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

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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SitusAMC does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms or any third parties. Any unsolicited resume submitted to SitusAMC in any manner will be considered SitusAMC property, and SitusAMC will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

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  Business Development and Sales

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