Northmarq
Investment Analyst - Commercial Real Estate Finance
Chicago, Illinois, United States. Posted a month ago
The role
The Investment Analyst will support the Production team through financial analysis, underwriting, and loan packaging. This role involves conducting research, managing the closing process, and performing servicing functions.
What you will do
- Plan, schedule, and prioritize workload including research, financial analysis, and closing services.
- Prepare underwriting of commercial real estate properties to determine projected income and valuation.
- Prepare loan request packages including narrative analysis, underwriting, and market data.
- Provide borrower, property, and market-level data using third-party and internal resources.
- Ensure a smooth transaction process from application through closing.
- Collect and review due diligence and order third-party reports.
- Maintain communication with borrowers, lenders, legal counsels, and vendors.
- Perform regional office servicing functions including investor portfolio analysis and lease reviews.
- Provide high-quality service to investors, borrowers, and internal teams.
Required qualifications
- Minimum of 1–3 years of full-time professional experience in commercial real estate
- Hands-on experience with CRE financial modeling and analysis
- Four-year college degree
- Strong understanding of cash flow analysis
- Ability to calculate NOI, DSC, ROC, IRR, etc.
- Strong verbal communication skills
- In-depth expert knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task while under pressure
- Aptitude for problem-solving
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Willingness to work extended hours when necessary
Nice to have
- Major in real estate, finance, accounting, or business area
- Knowledge of Salesforce, ARGUS, and InDesign software
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid time off
- 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance
- paid parental leave and adoption assistance
- education assistance
- volunteer paid time off
- charitable contribution match
Before you apply
- Northmarq does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
- Candidates must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
About the company
Northmarq is a capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, providing access to experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management.