Senior Real Estate Investment Analyst

Nationwide; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Investments is seeking a Real Estate Investment Professional to source, underwrite, and analyze commercial mortgage loans and mezzanine/equity investments, with 6–10 years of investment experience.

You will prepare market reports, portfolio analyses, financial models, and coordinate closings, working with internal teams and external partners. This hybrid role requires reside near Columbus, OH and offers a mix of in-office and remote days.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance and/or real estate.
• Graduate degree and/or CFA/CAIA designation preferred (but not required)

Responsibilities

• Identify, underwrite, and negotiate real estate fund investments for presentation to senior management.
• Underwrite the real estate deals (including property or fund analysis, market analysis, as well as financial analysis and modeling), borrower, business plan, exit strategy, etc.
• Support the negotiation of routine deal terms under the general guidance of senior staff taking into consideration concentration risk, credit parameters, and fee structure; Prepare and present investment recommendations.
• Work with internal and external legal counsel to coordinate closings (including negotiating, reviewing, and approving transaction documents and other due diligence items).
• Support the development of working relationship with mortgage correspondents, brokers, fund managers and existing and potential sponsors/borrowers to source investment opportunities.
• Data entry (spreadsheets, asset management systems, website), file management, and post-closing follow-up.
• Collaborate with Real Estate Investment Research, Real Estate Portfolio Managers, Real Estate Risk, Enterprise Portfolio Management, Investment Risk Management, and Legal Representation (internal and external).
• Assist in portfolio surveillance and portfolio monitoring activities (fund manager shadowing), including risk mitigation initiatives.

Skills

Real estate underwriting

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Portfolio management

Spreadsheet proficiency

Independent worker

Education

Undergraduate degree in business/finance/real estate

Graduate degree / CFA/CAIA preferred

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Nationwide Investments is seeking a Real Estate Investment Professional to source, underwrite, and analyze commercial mortgage loans and mezzanine/equity investments, with 6–10 years of investment experience.

You will prepare market reports, portfolio analyses, financial models, and coordinate closings, working with internal teams and external partners. This hybrid role requires reside near Columbus, OH and offers a mix of in-office and remote days.