Real Estate Associate, Underwriting (Debt & Equity)
A leading global advisory platform is seeking an Associate, Underwriting to join its real estate investment team, supporting both underwriting and asset management functions across a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate debt and equity investments. This role offers exposure to a wide range of asset classes and capital stack positions, with a focus on high-impact, data-driven investment analysis and execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Underwrite complex commercial real estate transactions across the capital stack, including senior mortgages, mezzanine loans, B-notes, preferred equity, JV equity, and non-performing loans (NPLs).
- Conduct property-level due diligence and financial modeling for multifamily, industrial, hospitality, retail, and office assets.
- Prepare detailed credit memorandums outlining investment rationale, underwriting assumptions, risk analysis, sponsor review, and market dynamics.
- Support structuring and legal review of transactions in collaboration with senior investment professionals and legal counsel.
- Assist in the formulation of investment strategies for new and existing positions, including scenario modeling and market research.
- Contribute to asset management initiatives through performance tracking, borrower engagement, and strategic repositioning efforts.
Qualifications
- 3 - 5 years of experience in commercial real estate, with a focus in underwriting, loan origination, debt/equity asset management, or loan workouts.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and Argus; ability to interpret complex debt structures and cash flow waterfalls.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
Asset Class Exposure
Multifamily | Industrial | Office | Retail | Hospitality | Structured Credit
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