Debt Originations Associate

Our client is seeking a full-time, investment professional to join their team as an Associate in the Originations group. The role will be responsible for supporting loan origination, investment underwriting, due diligence, and execution. Candidate should be an independent self-starter with a strong analytical background, ability to multitask and excellent attention to detail.

This role involves supporting the decision-making process for valuing transactions and direct execution for fund investments. A majority of the candidate's time will be spent managing through the deal life cycle including origination, underwriting, due diligence, and closing. Past underwriting, valuation, and risk analysis experience is also required as the role mandates the ability to evaluate transactions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Underwrite and close high yield real estate debt investments including pre-development land loans, bridge loans, and construction loans across all asset classes.
• Interface with potential borrowers and clients to screen, negotiate and structure new opportunities.
• Collect, analyze, summarize, and organize all diligence materials provided on multiple transactions simultaneously, including entity documents, 3rd party reports, financials, title, entity/property searches, and construction review.
• Oversee and coordinate the due diligence of each transaction including credit underwriting, analysis of third-party reports, and oversight of transaction structuring and documentation.
• Work closely with outside legal counsel to negotiate and structure term sheets, loan documents, and other applicable legal documentation.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Approximately 1-5 years of real estate experience, preferably structuring equity or debt transactions
• Self-starter attitude with ability to act independently as well as think outside of the box
• Strong underwriting and modeling experience
• Natural leadership ability, poise, and professional demeanor
• Strong network of contacts throughout the real estate industry
• Bachelor Degree required, preferably with Finance or Real Estate focus