Senior Analyst, LaSalle Debt Investors

LaSalle Investment Management • Denver, CO

4d • $95,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

LaSalle Debt Investors (LDI) is seeking a highly-motivated applicant to join our Loan Origination's, Underwriting and Asset Management Team in its Denver, Colorado office. Our primary focus is on originating bridge loans for value-add and transitional properties in sustainable growth markets throughout the United States. A Senior Analyst position offers an opportunity to excel in a fast paced, collegial environment while gaining an understanding of commercial real estate finance and the skills necessary for a long-term career in real estate investment. Our goal is to help our Analysts advance by providing them with significant responsibility and diverse experiences. The successful candidate will join a team responsible for the financial underwriting, assisting in loan closings, and asset management of commercial real estate bridge loans ranging from $5 million to over $50 million.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in real estate, finance, accounting, or economics or related field with strong record of academic achievement
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in transactions, commercial real estate finance, lending, private credit, investment management, or a related field.
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels within the firm and leading real estate owners throughout the country
• Ability to attend investment committee presentations and travel to client meetings, conferences and property tours throughout the United States
• Proficiency in the Office suite, particularly Excel
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills, leadership traits, diligence, and the willingness and capability to function efficiently under significant deadline pressure are essential.
• Strong financial and analytical ability with solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive thinking with detail-oriented and creative problem-solving approach
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of commercial real estate finance
• Skills necessary for a long-term career in real estate investment

Responsibilities

• Investment due diligence and market research
• Creation and delivery of investment committee presentations
• Financial reporting and the creation of reports for senior management, partners, investors, and rating agencies (including S&P and Moody’s)
• Asset management and loan payoffs
• Perform complex financial analyses, including Excel-based underwriting pro-formas, cash flow projections and sensitivity analyses
• Perform detailed quarterly financial statement analysis, review of rent rolls, current and future cash flow and forecasting of cash flows through Argus
• Review and analyze potential leases and their financial impact on an investment
• Provide analytical support to colleagues in the areas of fund operations
• Gather and evaluate economic and market data
• Assist with client reporting and presentation preparation, including the presentation of investment memoranda to the firm’s Investment Committee

Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and additional ancillary insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off, including paid company holidays.
• Additional benefits include paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, as well as other care and wellness programs.
• Financial wellness is supported through a 401(k) plan with a company match, flexible spending accounts, or a health savings account.
• Wealth-building opportunity through participation in LaSalle's employee co-investment program across LaSalle's range of products, inclusive of attractive employer-provided financing.

What This Job Offers

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