Junior Analyst – Real Estate Credit

JLJ CAPITAL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative real estate credit platform is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on supporting the originations team by evaluating incoming loan opportunities and conducting financial analysis across various asset classes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid foundation in underwriting. With a competitive salary and opportunities for growth, this position offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment while contributing to impactful financing solutions in urban markets.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in commercial real estate credit.
• Strong foundation in underwriting and real estate fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Pre-screen loan submissions for completeness and sponsor quality.
• Conduct initial underwriting and financial analysis across asset classes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Market Research

Financial Analysis

Underwriting

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Tools

Excel

Argus

CoStar

Trepp

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JLJ Capital is a privately held real estate credit platform focused on originating and investing in structured debt across the capital stack. Our firm specializes in transitional andGround up development and opportunistic lending, providing tailored financing solutions to sponsors in urban markets nationwide.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Junior Analyst with at least 2 years of experience in real estate credit to support our originations team in pre-screening and evaluating incoming loan opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and market research skills, and a solid foundation in underwriting and real estate fundamentals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-screen incoming loan submissions for completeness, sponsor quality, and alignment with JLJ Capital’s investment criteria
• Conduct initial underwriting, financial analysis, and valuation across all major asset classes including multifamily, industrial, office, and hospitality
• Prepare concise deal summaries and underwritten snapshots for internal pipeline review
• Perform market and submarket analysis to support investment assumptions
• Assist with the collection and review of borrower materials, third-party reports, and sponsor background information
• Maintain an organized deal pipeline and assist with investment committee prep
• Support originators and senior credit team members in due diligence and structuring recommendations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in commercial real estate credit, preferably at a lender, debt fund, or investment firm
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, including cash flow modeling and sensitivity analysis
• Working knowledge of real estate capital structures and lending metrics (LTV, LTC, DSCR, debt yield)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to bridge and construction lending
• Familiarity with loan documentation, closing workflows, and third-party diligence coordination
• Experience using Argus, CoStar, Trepp, or similar tools
• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Opportunity to grow into a full originations or asset management role within JLJ Capital

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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