Senior Analyst

Walker & Dunlop•Houston, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities. Walker & Dunlop’s Affordable Housing Group is recognized as a leader in the industry. With multiple business lines including Debt, LIHTC Equity, Affordable Investment Sales, Preservation, Affordable Development and Capital Advisory services, this team of over 200 professionals has a wide array of expertise across the entire capital stack in affordable housing. Our team is on a mission to improve our nation’s affordable housing stock and ensure people have access to stable, quality, and safe housing. We do that by providing services and capital for the development and preservation of all types of affordable housing across the United States. Our unique platform drives strong financial returns for clients and supports the development of thriving communities where people can afford to live where they work, shop, and play.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Real Estate, Business, or related field preferred)
3+ years of financial analysis or underwriting experience in commercial real estate, affordable housing, or agency lending
Experience with multifamily agency underwriting strongly preferred; affordable housing finance experience highly desirable
Strong financial modeling and underwriting skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
Solid understanding of affordable housing programs, income restrictions, and agency execution
Ability to manage multiple transactions in a deadline-driven environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of organization and ownership over work product
Ability to show ownership of your work, embrace challenges and growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
Demonstrates courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness when teaming with colleagues and collaborating with stakeholders

Responsibilities

Lead financial modeling and loan sizing for affordable multifamily transactions using Fannie Mae (DUS) and Freddie Mac (Optigo) tools
Prepare and review Agency Narrative Packages, including market write-ups, rent and sales comparables, maps, and property photos
Spread and analyze rent rolls, historical operating statements, and budgets to support underwriting conclusions
Pull and analyze expense comparables, CoStar reports, property tax bills, and other third-party data sources
Upload quote packages and loan options through DUS Gateway and Freddie Mac OUS systems
Manage and maintain accurate pipeline tracking and reporting within Salesforce for new and active transactions
Monitor deals throughout underwriting and support communication between production, underwriting, and closing teams
Participate in kick-off meetings and weekly production meetings to ensure alignment and execution efficiency
Interface directly with clients, mortgage brokers, lenders, and third-party vendors to facilitate information flow and resolve issues
Travel periodically for property inspections and client meetings
Contribute to continuous improvement of underwriting processes and production best practices
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
Competitive dental and vision benefits
401(k) + match
Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Career development opportunities
Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching