Sr. Analyst, Loan Brokerage

Arbor Realty Trust•New York, NY

About The Position

Arbor Realty Trust is building a best-in-class Loan Brokerage platform and is seeking an elite Real Estate Sr. Analyst to help drive its growth. This is a high-impact role designed for technically rigorous candidates who want front-line exposure to complex deal structuring, institutional counterparties, and a high-volume transaction environment. You will operate at the intersection of underwriting, credit, and capital markets—working directly with senior broker, originators and lenders to structure and execute debt and preferred equity placements. This role is intentionally demanding and offers accelerated exposure to live transactions, sophisticated financing structures, and decision-makers across the capital stack.

Requirements

2–5+ years of experience in commercial real estate underwriting, credit, investment banking, or debt placement
Background from a bank, debt fund, or top-tier brokerage platform strongly preferred
Advanced Excel proficiency is non-negotiable—you can build complex models quickly and accurately without templates
Deep familiarity with CRE debt products (agency, bridge, balance sheet, structured finance)
Strong command of property-level analysis (rent rolls, T-12s, reforecasting, market comps) and borrower financials (this is the whole key)
Highly detail-oriented with a credit-first mindset and strong risk awareness
Able to operate with speed, precision, and accountability under tight timelines

Responsibilities

Lead institutional-grade underwriting of commercial real estate transactions, with a focus on multifamily and structured finance executions
Build advanced, dynamic Excel models from scratch (cash flows, waterfalls, debt sizing, sensitivity frameworks, scenario analysis)
Analyze borrower credit, sponsorship quality, and capital structure with a lender’s risk lens
Structure and position transactions for execution across a wide range of capital providers (CMBS, banks, debt funds, agencies, life companies)
Produce high-quality lender materials (offering memoranda, underwriting narratives, deal books) that meet institutional standards
Interface directly with capital providers and credit teams, managing diligence, responding to lender feedback, and driving competitive tension
Work on multiple live deals simultaneously in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment
Evaluate market dynamics, pricing, and liquidity trends to inform deal strategy and lender selection
Play a key role in transaction execution, including diligence, third-party coordination, and closing processes