Senior Analyst, (CRE) Credit Distribution & Loan Syndication

SitusAMC•New York, NY

57d•$115,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Credit Distribution & Loan Syndication team is seeking a Senior Analyst / Associate to support the origination, structuring, and distribution of CRE credit products across the capital stack. This individual will work directly with the Head of CRE Credit Distribution & Loan Syndication on senior loan syndication, subordinate/mezzanine debt distribution, Horizontal Risk Retention (HRR) placement, select private placement transactions, and coordination of the firm's transitional lending partnership. The role requires close coordination with originations, capital markets, credit, legal, and institutional/private capital investors to move transactions from mandate through close.

Requirements

2–5 years of relevant experience in commercial real estate finance, loan syndication, debt capital markets, CMBS/CRE CLO, bridge/transitional lending, or structured credit distribution (title level commensurate with experience — Senior Analyst or Associate).
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field
Strong working knowledge of commercial real estate loan structures across the capital stack (senior, mezzanine, preferred equity, transitional/bridge) and familiarity with securitization/risk retention concepts.
Experience or strong interest in working with external partners/counterparties
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare investor- and partner-facing materials and interact directly with external counterparties
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple live transactions and a partner relationship under tight deadlines.
Series 7/63 (or ability to obtain) is required.
Team-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to work directly with senior leadership in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment

Responsibilities

Support syndication of senior commercial real estate loans to bank, insurance company, and institutional investor counterparties.
Prepare marketing materials, investor term sheets, and syndication books; manage investor outreach, allocation, and closing logistics.
Track pipeline, hold levels, and syndicated positions relative to desk risk limits.
Assist in structuring and placing mezzanine debt, B-notes, and other subordinate tranches with institutional buyers, debt funds, and other non-bank capital providers.
Analyze relative value, tranche sizing, and pricing across the subordinate stack in coordination with structuring and credit teams.
Support placement of horizontal risk retention pieces associated with securitizations, including investor identification, due diligence coordination, and documentation.
Coordinate with legal and risk retention counsel to ensure compliance with applicable risk retention rules.
Assist with structuring and distributing select CRE private placement transactions to insurance companies and institutional fixed income investors.
Support preparation of offering materials, investor due diligence packages, and rating agency coordination where applicable.
Act as day-to-day coordinator between the firm and its partner on the transitional/bridge lending program, tracking deal flow, funding schedules, and program capacity.
Support loan referral, screening, and hand-off processes between the firm's origination teams and the partner's underwriting/credit teams, ensuring deals meet program criteria and eligibility parameters.
Monitor program performance metrics (volume, utilization, pricing, credit performance) and prepare periodic reporting to senior management on program activity.
Serve as a key point of contact for the hedge fund partner on transaction-level questions, helping resolve structuring, timing, or documentation issues as they arise.
Help identify opportunities to expand or refine the partnership (new asset types, geographies, or structures) based on market feedback and pipeline trends.
Build and maintain financial models, pricing grids, and distribution analytics across products.
Maintain and expand relationships with a broad base of bank, insurance company, debt fund, and institutional investors active in CRE credit.
Liaise with originations desk to ensure efficient execution from term sheet to closing.
Monitor CRE credit market conditions (spreads, liquidity, investor appetite) to inform structuring and distribution strategy.
Prepare internal reporting on distribution activity, hold positions, pipeline, and partnership program metrics for senior management.