Senior Investment Analyst - Commercial Real Estate Finance

Northmarq•Atlanta, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Northmarq is seeking a Senior Investment Analyst to support the Production Debt + Equity team in its Atlanta office. This role is part of an active and top-performing Origination Production team, providing support through financial analysis and underwriting, packaging loan requests and investment reports, due diligence, closing, servicing, and various other support functions. The position is an in-office role with an immediate near-term start date. Northmarq is a capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, offering expertise in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. They provide career paths with training and foster inclusive, collaborative teams focused on mentoring and growth.

Requirements

Minimum 2+ years of full-time financial analysis and or underwriting experience in Commercial Real Estate Capital Markets, with strong proficiency in agency CRE (Fannie/Freddie) underwriting preferred.
A comprehensive understanding of various property types is also essential.
Four-year college degree required with a major in real estate, finance, accounting, or business area preferred.
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.

Nice To Haves

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 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.). 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. Conduct and sustain continuous and annual lead generation efforts, leveraging internal prospecting tools and third-party platforms.
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.