Commercial Real Estate Investment Analyst

Northwestern Mutual; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual Real Estate Investments, LLC seeks an Analyst, Commercial Real Estate Investments to join the San Francisco team. You will build financial models, underwrite opportunities, and assist in all investment stages from screening to closing across Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.

The role offers exposure to debt and equity investments, interaction with cross-functional teams, and opportunities to grow a long-term career in institutional CRE investing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and an interest in financial modeling and investment analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity, initiative, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in commercial real estate investing.
• Ability to take ownership of work, manage multiple priorities, and contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Employer immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate prospective debt and equity investments, including property cash flows, investment returns, sensitivities, and capital structures.
• Underwrite new investment opportunities by analyzing property fundamentals, market conditions, sponsorship, business plans, financing structures, and investment risks.
• Participate in the evaluation and execution of investment opportunities from initial screening through underwriting, due diligence, investment approval, and closing.
• Prepare investment memoranda and presentations supporting investment recommendations and approval decisions.
• Assist with property-level due diligence, including the review of operating information, leases, market data, third-party reports, financing materials, and other transaction information.
• Collaborate with investment professionals, asset managers, legal counsel, borrowers, operating partners, brokers, consultants, and other transaction counterparties.
• Support loan ratings, equity valuations and appraisals, portfolio analysis, and other special projects.
• Develop knowledge of commercial real estate markets throughout Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.
• Travel periodically throughout the region for property inspections, market visits, and meetings with investment partners.

Skills

Financial modeling

Investment analysis

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Argus Enterprise

Job description

Northwestern Mutual Real Estate Investments, LLC seeks an Analyst, Commercial Real Estate Investments to join the San Francisco team. You will build financial models, underwrite opportunities, and assist in all investment stages from screening to closing across Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.

The role offers exposure to debt and equity investments, interaction with cross-functional teams, and opportunities to grow a long-term career in institutional CRE investing.