Analyst, Specialty Underwriter and Portfolio Manager - CRE

Capital One; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Health benefits

Total well-being benefits

Job summary

Capital One is seeking an Analyst in Underwriting & Portfolio Management in Cambridge, MA. The role advances beyond basic credit risk, with responsibilities in due diligence, financial analysis, and preparation of credit documents. You’ll collaborate with internal teams to manage a portfolio of loans and support the CRE group.

The position is hybrid, with on-site expectations at the designated office. A minimum of 2 years in credit underwriting or CRE is required, and a degree in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience required.
• At least 2 years in credit underwriting, portfolio management or CRE.
• Preferred: degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence on industry and company performance; synthesize research and contribute to conclusions.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis to identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare financial modeling inputs and understand model mechanics.
• Analyze structuring options considering collateral and borrower value.
• Draft credit approval documents and participate in deal reviews and pipeline meetings.
• Coordinate closing requirements and shadow senior underwriters on documentation.

Skills

Credit underwriting

Portfolio management

Commercial real estate

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Military Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Underwriting and Portfolio Management organization is responsible for working with internal partners to underwrite new transactions and manage the existing portfolio of loans. Our Underwriters and Portfolio Managers balance supporting the Commercial Bank’s growth and ensuring we have a scalable, well-managed business. This role supports the REIF/Real Estate Fund Finance Group within Commercial Real Estate.

Commercial Real Estate (CRE)

As an Analyst, Underwriting & Portfolio Management, you have advanced beyond the fundamentals of credit risk management and are expected to perform most responsibilities with minimal oversight. In addition to identifying risks and mitigants, you begin to identify and **escalate** trends or anomalies on individual deals or within the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence on industry and company performance; synthesize research and begin to draw conclusions; may start to lead diligence calls
• Perform thorough financial analysis and identify disparities, risks, and creative ways to mitigate risk
• Prepare financial modeling inputs with little guidance; understand model mechanics and consider overrides or exceptions
• Analyze appropriate structuring options considering collateral and borrower valuation
• Write and prepare majority of the credit approval document; provide meaningful contribution to internal meetings, including deal review and pipeline meetings
• Coordinate and complete closing process requirements
• Begin to shadow more senior underwriters on reviewing and negotiating legal documentation
• Communicate with all external constituents; exhibit a sense of urgency toward meeting client requests
• Prepare term sheets, commitment letters and fee letters with guidance; basic understanding of credit documents.
• Demonstrate ownership of a portfolio of existing customers with minimal guidance; may take on more complex or higher volume of accounts
• Complete annual reviews and both material and non-material modifications independently and on time
• Monitor and determine upgrades or downgrades to risk ratings
• Ensure compliance with credit policies and procedures for existing accounts
• Respond to requests from all internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure portfolio data is accurate, timely, and complete to ensure strong quality and reporting capabilities
• Escalate and resolve problem accounts in partnership with other teams and specialists
• Build relationships across function and business to foster collaboration between partner groups
• Mentor and train rotational analysts and new hires
• Participate in internal initiatives to ensure the business is well-managed and operates efficiently

"This role is designated as a hybrid position. You are expected to adhere to Capital One's hybrid policy regarding required on-site presence at your designated office location."

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Military Experience
• At least 2 years of experience in credit underwriting, portfolio management or commercial real estate

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant fields
• Previous experience in underwriting or portfolio or asset management
• Completed coursework or training in commercial real estate & credit risk management
• Fluency in either Microsoft Office or Google Suite

"At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer)."

Cambridge, MA: $131,300 - $149,800 for Analyst, Specialty Underwriter & Portfolio Manager

Charlotte, NC: $119,400 - $136,200 for Analyst, Specialty Underwriter & Portfolio Manager

McLean, VA: $131,300 - $149,800 for Analyst, Specialty Underwriter & Portfolio Manager

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace.

Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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