Underwriting Analyst

Are you looking for an opportunity to define your future in the commercial real estate industry based on your own unique skills and experience?

Whether your talents lie in marketing, operations, finance, human resources, management, or something different altogether, you’ll find flexibility and a sense of belonging at Berkadia. We’re committed to a culture that strives for excellence – a place where your contributions are valued, you are empowered to create positive impact, and you can grow your career. Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia. 

Underwriting Analysts play a critical role at Berkadia supporting multi-billion-dollar lending platforms. The Underwriting Analyst will help analyze proposed transactions, prepare formal recommendations, and assist in the closing and delivery of approved loans to necessary constituents. A candidate with the desire to learn and grow will have the opportunity to advance within the team and company overall.

We Innovate to shape the future of CRE, so in this role you will:

• Support underwriters (including deputy chief underwriters and chief underwriter) execute business.
• Analyze multifamily real estate transactions, which includes assisting in the collection and review of loan due diligence materials, the generation of underwriting pro forma cash flows, identifying and evaluating risks and mitigates associated with a proposed transaction, and preparing formal presentations for loan committee.
• Assist in all aspects of deal processing from application through underwriting and closing to delivery of the loan to servicing and/or investor.
• Coordinate and monitor loan underwriting tasks performed by offshore resources as well as external third parties to ensure timely and accurate delivery of work product.
• Perform site inspections of collateral associated with proposed loans.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are passionate about your growth, so to achieve success in this role you should have: 

• Excellent organizational, analytic, and quantitative skills, detail oriented and possess a high level of initiative.
• Knowledge of cash flow analysis and exposure to commercial real estate preferred.
• Technology Experience with MS Office, especially Excel with prior experience with Salesforce preferred.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Ability to interface with team members, work in a team environment and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• One to three years prior experience in a similar position.

We believe People Matter, so we offer benefits that go beyond:

• Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities 
• Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us
• Fertility and family planning services  
• Up to 12-weeks of fully paid parental leave   
• Mental health care, including free counseling sessions:  
• We'll help you fund your learning journey with generous tuition reimbursement 
• Pet insurance discounts 
• And more! 

Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia. 

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