Investment Analyst – Commercial Real Estate Finance

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Northmarq is seeking an Investment Analyst to support the Production (Debt/Equity) team in our Boston office. The individual will join an active and top-performing Production team while providing support to the office through financial analysis and underwriting, loan request/investment report packaging, due diligence, closing, servicing, and various support functions.

This is a full-time in-office opportunity with a near-term start date.

• Underwriting – Under the guidance of Managing Director or Producer, prepare underwriting of commercial real estate properties based on historical financial statements, borrower models or projections, and market standards to provide reliable valuation and loan analysis.
• Packaging – Under the guidance of Managing Director or Producer, prepare loan request packages that meet company guidelines and lender requirements. Packages include narrative analysis of the borrower, property, location and market, as well as underwriting, valuation, leases/rent roll analysis, and photographs, aerials, and maps.
• Pre-closing – Under the guidance of Managing Director or Producer, create detailed quote matrices for distribution to the borrower. Manage associated Salesforce updates.
• Closing – Provides closing coordination under the guidance of the Managing Director or Producer, including acting as liaison with the servicing department. Responsibilities include participating in initial stages of loan closing process, including collecting due diligence, ordering third party reports, and facilitating communication between parties on an as-requested basis.
• Research – Under the guidance of Managing Director or Producer, provide reliable borrower, property, and market level data by using available third party and internal resources. Research will include but is not limited to ownership records, property transaction history, demographics, and sales and rent comparables.
• Servicing – Perform regional office servicing functions including investor portfolio analysis, lease reviews/briefs, and routine regional office servicing duties through local market knowledge.
• Client Service – Under the guidance of Managing Director or Producer, responsible for providing lenders, borrowers, and internal teams with a best-in-class experience by providing reliable, high-quality service in a prompt, friendly, and professional manner.
• Organization/Time Management – Plan, schedule, and prioritize workload to best utilize time and efficiently manage daily tasks to include research, financial analysis and underwriting, loan packaging, and closing services.
• Marketing & Office Administration – Provide administrative support and marketing efforts for office functions as needed.

• Four-year college degree required with a major in real estate, finance, accounting, or business area preferred
• Foundational understanding of cash flow analysis and developing analytical skills with the ability to calculate NOI, DSC, ROC, IRR, etc.
• Foundational tech knowledge and skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.) Knowledge of Salesforce or ARGUS software is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task while under pressure and an aptitude for problem-solving
• Resourceful with a strong initiative
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work extended hours when necessary
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments; able to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal…