Sr Commercial Real Estate Finance Consultant

Principal Financial Group • Des Moines, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Principal is seeking a Senior Commercial Real Estate Finance Analyst to join its Commercial Real Estate Finance Consulting team. The role analyzes and completes commercial real estate financing transactions in support of clients’ investment strategies. It includes assessing transaction due diligence risks; drafting, negotiating, and making decisions on legal-documentation terms and conditions; and managing transaction processes by coordinating information delivery among internal and external parties. The position also supports business relationships with real estate owners, developers, and investment brokers, and researches developments in commercial real estate financing to help formulate appropriate procedures. Other job-related duties and special projects may be assigned.

The role is offered in-office or hybrid from Des Moines, Iowa. The hybrid schedule blends at least three office days in a typical work week. The position is subject to Principal Asset Management’s Investment Code of Ethics, including requirements related to personal and business conduct and personal trading activities for the employee and members of their household. Applicants who require current or future immigration sponsorship are not being considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, economics, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of commercial real estate experience, including at least 4 years focused on financing issues and structures; alternatively, an advanced related degree such as a Juris Doctor (JD) is required.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal, written, listening, and negotiating communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, achieve results, and maintain excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret and analyze legal documentation and complex legal structures and issues, assess risk, and make decisions based on independent analysis.
• Strong organizational, project management, and planning skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to demonstrate skills in marketing and customer relations.
• Applicants must not require immigration sponsorship or additional work authorization, now or in the future, to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess risks associated with transaction due diligence.
• Draft and negotiate legal documentation, and make decisions regarding its terms and conditions.
• Manage transaction processes by coordinating information delivery between internal and external parties.
• Assist in developing and maintaining business relationships with real estate owners, developers, and investment brokers.
• Research developments in commercial real estate financing and assist in formulating appropriate procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) with pay for vacation, personal time, or short-term illness; salaried employees do not accrue a bank of time off and there is no set number of days.
• Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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