Investment & Lending Associate

<strong>About Us<br><br></strong>We are a growing commercial real estate lending and investment company focused on structuring and closing high-value commercial deals across multiple asset classes. We are looking for a highly analytical and relationship-driven professional who can combine strong underwriting expertise with business development and deal origination skills.<br><br>This role is ideal for someone who understands commercial real estate finance end-to-end — from sourcing opportunities and underwriting deals to structuring transactions and managing closings.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Underwrite commercial real estate transactions across multiple asset classes including multifamily, office, retail, industrial, hospitality, and mixed-use</li><li>Analyze borrower financials, rent rolls, operating statements, tax returns, and market data</li><li>Build and review financial models, cash flow projections, and valuation analyses</li><li>Structure loan terms and investment scenarios based on risk assessment and deal strategy</li><li>Source and originate new commercial lending opportunities through brokers, borrowers, investors, and industry relationships</li><li>Manage deal flow from initial screening through closing</li><li>Coordinate due diligence, legal documentation, title, third-party reports, and closing requirements</li><li>Present investment and lending recommendations to leadership</li><li>Maintain relationships with lenders, brokers, borrowers, and capital partners</li><li>Monitor market trends and identify strategic lending and investment opportunities<br><br></li></ul><strong>Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>4+ years of experience in commercial real estate underwriting, investment analysis, mortgage banking, acquisitions, or loan origination</li><li>Strong understanding of commercial lending structures and CRE financial analysis</li><li>Experience underwriting income-producing properties and evaluating investment opportunities</li><li>Proven ability to source, negotiate, or originate commercial deals</li><li>Experience working with banks, private lenders, debt funds, bridge loans, agency financing, or institutional capital</li><li>Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills</li><li>Strong communication and negotiation abilities</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Background<br><br></strong>We are especially interested in candidates with experience in:<br><br><ul><li>Commercial mortgage banking</li><li>CRE acquisitions or investment analysis</li><li>Loan origination and capital markets</li><li>Debt/equity structuring</li><li>Institutional or private real estate lending<br><br></li></ul><strong>What We Offer<br><br></strong><ul><li>Competitive base salary + performance-based compensation</li><li>Opportunity to work on high-value commercial transactions</li><li>Career growth within an expanding real estate finance platform</li><li>