Finance Associate/Private Lending –Commercial Real Estate
About The Position
A well-established, nationwide private mortgage company specializing in residential investment property financing is building out its commercial real estate finance team in NJ — and they're looking for driven, analytically minded professionals ready to plant their flag in one of the most dynamic corners of the mortgage industry. This is a ground-floor opportunity to develop deep expertise in private lending, deal structuring, and investor relationships, with a platform that takes training seriously and rewards performance generously. If you're ready to grow fast, learn from experienced professionals, and build a long-term career in commercial real estate finance, this role deserves a hard look.
Requirements
- A recent bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Real Estate, Mathematics, or a related field — or comparable analytical experience in a professional setting. Upcoming graduates will be considered.
- Strong comfort working with numbers, financial concepts, and data-driven decision-making
- Excellent communication skills and a natural ability to build trust with clients and referral partners quickly
- A self-starter mentality — organized, dependable, coachable, and genuinely motivated to perform
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Prior exposure to mortgage, real estate, or financial services is a plus, but not required; the right mindset and work ethic matter more here
Responsibilities
- Cultivate and manage relationships with mortgage brokers and residential real estate investors across the country, working from a steady stream of company-generated leads
- Evaluate financing opportunities and collaborate with senior team members to structure private lending solutions tailored to each borrower's investment strategy
- Maintain a well-organized, active pipeline using Salesforce CRM, ensuring every deal and every relationship gets the attention it deserves
- Communicate professionally and consistently across multiple channels — phone, email, and video — with clients, brokers, and partners at every stage of a transaction
- Develop working knowledge of credit and risk evaluation as it applies to residential investment properties, including fix-and-flip, ground-up construction, and refinance scenarios
- Hit individual production targets while actively contributing to a team culture built around accountability, collaboration, and shared wins
- Continuously sharpen your skills in deal structuring, sales strategy, and mortgage operations through hands-on training with seasoned industry professionals
Benefits
- Training infrastructure is real
- Deal flow is consistent
- Team culture is the kind that actually pushes you to get better every week
- Rewards performance generously
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
