Investment Analyst - Commercial Real Estate Finance

Northmarq • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Northmarq, you can be part of something special. Northmarq is a unique capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, providing our clients access to experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. We offer you a career path with best-in-class training, and we foster inclusive teams committed to collaboration, mentoring, and growth. At Northmarq, we will help you unlock your potential – whether you are an industry veteran or you’re just getting started. Your new career is waiting. Start something special today. Northmarq was voted by Real Estate Forum as one of The Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate!
Northmarq is seeking an Investment Analyst to support the Production Debt/Equity team in our Omaha office. The individual will be joining an active and top-performing Production team while providing support to the team through financial analysis and underwriting, loan request/investment report packaging, due diligence, closing, servicing, and various support functions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for detail, and passion for Real Estate, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
This position is a full-time in-office position

Requirements

• Minimum one – two years of experience in Commercial Real Estate Finance is preferred.
• Four-year college degree required with a major in real estate, finance, accounting, or business area preferred
• Proficient understanding of cash flow analysis and demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to calculate NOI, DSC, ROC, IRR, etc.
• Proficient tech knowledge and skills, including in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.) Knowledge of Salesforce or ARGUS software is a plus.
• 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
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments; able to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Candidates will be required to provide a writing sample in the interview process

Responsibilities

• Underwriting –Prepare underwriting of commercial real estate properties based on historical financial statements, borrower models or projections, and market standards to provide reliable valuation and loan analysis.
• Packaging - Prepare loan request packages that meet company guidelines and lender requirements. Packages include narrative analysis of the borrower, property, location and market, as well as underwriting, valuation, leases/rent roll analysis, and photographs, aerials, and maps.
• Pre-closing –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.
• Closing – Provides closing coordination at the direction of Managing Director or Producer, 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.) Maintaining open communication with borrowers, lenders, legal counsels, third party vendors, and internal servicing and insurance departments on an as-needed basis.
• Research & Lead Generation – 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.
• Servicing – Perform regional office servicing functions including investor portfolio analysis, lease reviews/briefs, and routine regional office servicing duties through local market knowledge.
• Client Service – At the direction of Managing Director or Producer, responsible for providing lenders, borrowers, and internal teams with a best-in-class experience by providing reliable, high-quality service in a prompt, friendly, and professional manner.
• Organization/Time Management – Plan, schedule, and prioritize workload to best utilize time and efficiently manage daily tasks to include research, financial analysis and underwriting, loan packaging, and closing services.
• Marketing & Office Administration – Provide administrative support and marketing efforts for office functions as needed.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• education assistance
• volunteer paid time off
• charitable contribution match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level