Real Estate Finance Associate: Modeling & Deal Structuring

BBVA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

BBVA in New York seeks an Associate to originate and structure secured real estate financing, analyzing credit worthiness through cash flow modeling and market analysis for real estate and data center loans.

The role involves preparing information memoranda, credit agreements, and bank meeting presentations, under senior team guidance. You will assist with deal origination, screening, risk ratings, and market research, coordinating with vendors and internal groups.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage loan approval deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment and under tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented.
• Financial modeling and knowledge of financial statements.
• Proficient in ALL Microsoft Office Tools.
• Advanced Excel a necessity and PowerPoint a must, Argus a plus.

Responsibilities

• Origination, structuring and underwriting of secured real estate financing transactions.
• Prepare and document new deal execution materials (information memoranda, credit agreements, bank presentations).
• Assist in deal origination/modeling/structuring; evaluate new transactions for quality.
• Prepare deal screening memos, credit applications, risk ratings, and supporting materials.
• Conduct market research on macro and micro levels for property types and markets.
• Coordinate engagement of third-party vendors (legal, valuation, engineering).
• Perform client due diligence checks and loan closing support.
• Develop cash flow and real estate analysis models for potential deals.
• Assess internal risk ratings and run return models for transactions.
• Support portfolio management and reporting for in-process and closed deals.

Skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Argus

Education

Degree in Economics/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Argus

Microsoft Office

Job description

BBVA in New York seeks an Associate to originate and structure secured real estate financing, analyzing credit worthiness through cash flow modeling and market analysis for real estate and data center loans.

The role involves preparing information memoranda, credit agreements, and bank meeting presentations, under senior team guidance. You will assist with deal origination, screening, risk ratings, and market research, coordinating with vendors and internal groups.