Underwriting Senior Analyst - Real Estate Debt

A well-established, rapidly growing private real estate lending platform is seeking a Senior Analyst to join its underwriting team in Darien, CT. This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong credit acumen and experience in bridge lending or transitional real estate finance.

• 1-3+ years of experience in real estate finance, credit analysis, bridge lending, or private lending
• Strong understanding of t
  ransitional/bridge loan structures
• Advanced financial modeling skills (Excel proficiency required)
• Experience underwriting value-add or opportunistic real estate transactions preferred
• Ability to assess risk across multiple asset classes
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field

• Lead underwriting and credit analysis for bridge and transitional real estate loans
• Perform detailed financial modeling, cash flow analysis, and risk assessment
• Evaluate borrower financials, project feasibility, and collateral quality
• Prepare investment memoranda and present recommendations to the credit committee
• Conduct market research and support valuation analysis
• Coordinate with borrowers, brokers, legal counsel, and third-party vendors
• Assist in structuring loan terms and negotiating deal points
• Monitor portfolio performance and support asset management initiatives