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. This mortgage company doesn't just hire people and put them to work — they invest in building professionals who understand the full arc of a commercial real estate transaction, from first call to closed deal. The training infrastructure here is real, the deal flow is consistent, and the team culture is the kind that actually pushes you to get better every week. For someone looking to build serious expertise in private lending and investor finance, this is the kind of seat that sets careers on a genuinely different trajectory.
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
- Rewards performance generously
- Takes training seriously
- Consistent deal flow
- Team culture that pushes you to get better every week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
