2026 Analyst, Specialty Credit

Walker & Dunlop•Needham, MA

1d•$60,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Analyst, Specialty Credit reports to the Vice President, Affordable Credit and serves as an entry-level member of the Affordable Housing Operations team. This role provides key support to both the Vice President and the Associate, Specialty Credit, while collaborating with a highly skilled group of Affordable Housing professionals. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically driven, and eager to strengthen both quantitative and qualitative skills. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure across multiple facets of affordable housing, including operations, debt underwriting, debt production, and investment sales.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Prior experience in the real estate industry preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of the history and function of Fannie Mae, Fannie Mae DUS, and DUS Lenders.
Willingness and ability to travel overnight up to 25%.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with team members, consultants, lenders, investors, and developers.
Strong ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and efficiently under time-sensitive conditions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe Acrobat; ability to learn Salesforce and other company software as needed.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.
Exceptional organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality when handling sensitive or non-routine information.
Strong learning orientation with a proactive approach to personal and professional development.
Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.
Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders

Responsibilities

Model multifamily projects and associated debt sizing for bridge, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD executions using proprietary Walker & Dunlop and Freddie Mac underwriting models.
Input income and expense statements to determine maximum loan amounts.
Conduct preliminary reviews of market areas, property and site characteristics.
Perform initial assessments of borrower and management qualifications.
Learn and apply methodologies for building detailed pro forma income and expense statements.
Assist with valuation analyses and help identify optimal debt execution strategies for acquisition, refinance, and LIHTC re-syndication opportunities.
Support the evaluation of affordable development transactions through market analysis and financial modeling.
Track and maintain the pipeline of affordable development projects.
Support the Affordable Production and Underwriting teams with transactions from initial forward commitment through conversion to permanent loans.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023
Comprehensive benefit options that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™
Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
Competitive dental and vision benefits
401(k) + match
Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Career development opportunities
Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching