Investment Analyst - Commercial Real Estate Finance

Northmarq•New York, NY

1d•$65,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northmarq is seeking Investment Analysts to support its Debt + Equity Production teams in its New York City office. This individual will join an active, top-performing origination team and provide support through financial analysis and underwriting, loan request and investment report preparation, due diligence, transaction closings, and other production-related responsibilities. Northmarq is a capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, offering expertise in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. The company provides a career path with best-in-class training and fosters inclusive teams committed to collaboration, mentoring, and growth. Northmarq was voted by Real Estate Forum as one of The Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate.

Requirements

Four-year college degree required with a major in real estate, finance, economics, accounting, or business area preferred.
Experience in Financial analysis and/or underwriting experience specifically within commercial real estate capital markets is required.
Strong understanding of cash flow analysis and demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to calculate NOI, DSC, ROC, IRR, etc.
Candidate must possess strong verbal communication skills – ability to interact effectively and professionally with a wide variety of internal/external parties.
Strong Tech knowledge and skills, including in-depth expert knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task while under pressure and an aptitude for problem-solving.
Resourceful with a strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong work ethic and willingness to work extended hours when necessary.
Must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in agency lending, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac underwriting, and a comprehensive understanding of various commercial real estate property types is preferred.
Knowledge of Salesforce, ARGUS, and InDesign software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare underwriting of commercial real estate properties based on historical financial statements, borrower models or projections, and market standards to determine a projected income and provide reliable valuation and loan analysis.
Prepare loan request packages in compliance with company guidelines and investor requirements. These reports include narrative analysis of the borrower, property, location, and market, as well as underwriting, valuation, leases/rent roll analysis, and photographs, aerials, and maps.
Compile deal-specific lists of potential lenders, coordinate and internally track lender outreach. Collect loan quotes, creating detailed quote matrices for distribution to the borrower. Manage associated Salesforce updates.
Provide closing coordination including acting as liaison with the servicing department. Responsibilities include collecting and reviewing due diligence, ordering and reviewing third party reports, and reviewing lender documentation (term sheet, commitment, loan docs, etc.). Maintain open communication with borrowers, lenders, legal counsels, third party vendors, and internal servicing and insurance departments on an as-needed basis.
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. At the direction of Managing Director or Producer, conduct and sustain continuous and annual lead generation efforts, leveraging internal prospecting tools and third-party platforms.
At the direction of Managing Director or Producer, provide lenders, borrowers, and internal teams with a best-in-class experience by providing reliable, high-quality service in a prompt, friendly, and professional manner.