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The Commercial Real Estate Analyst (CRE Analyst), based in Boston, MA, is designed to be an entry level position that will expose the individual to the Real Estate Lending industry by gaining hands on experience sizing and screening diverse types commercial real estate debt such as Bridge/Structured, CMBS and Agency (FNMA and FHLMC).
Essential Job Functions (Duties/Responsibilities)
The CRE Analyst will have the following duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Work with manager to manage deals from initial screening to underwriting handoff
- Collect, review, and analyze financial exhibits & market data for debt structure modeling in Excel
- Accountable for the loan analysis on standardized templates, and communicates preliminary sizing and pricing based on business unit and GSE policies
- Review borrower pro-formas and identify key issues/risks to address upfront
- Continue to develop multifamily real estate knowledge through ongoing training and active participation in industry seminars and symposiums
- Conduct preliminary credit reviews
- Conduct due diligence of the borrower
- Complete market research through third party information sources
- Coordinate with the originator and the underwriting department in the processing of the applications.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or a related discipline and have a familiarity with the terms and concepts of real estate finance.
Experience: Previous experience in the analysis of real estate or commercial finance preferred. Prior Intern experience in real estate will be considered.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Must be a quick learner, and detail oriented
- Demonstrated ability to organize & prioritize projects; complete multiple tasks on schedule
- Ability to problem-solve and exercise independent judgment while displaying a high degree of initiative and accuracy
- Must have the ability to work alone as well as with others to reach a common goal
- Possess excellent analytical, communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Strong interpersonal skills a plus
- Must be able to mentor and train junior staff
- Familiarity with Real Estate and Finance a plus
Travel: None
Source: Arbor Realty Trust Career page
