Investment Analyst - Commercial Real Estate Finance

About Northmarq

Northmarq serves as a premier capital markets resource dedicated to commercial real estate investors, offering expertise across debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. We emphasize career development through top-tier training and foster inclusive teams that prioritize collaboration, mentorship, and growth opportunities. Recognized by Real Estate Forum as one of the Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate, Northmarq invites both experienced professionals and newcomers to unlock their potential by joining our team in New York City.

Position Overview

We are seeking Investment Analysts to support our Debt and Equity Production teams at our New York City office (West 31st Street). This role involves collaborating with a high-performing origination team by performing financial analysis, underwriting commercial real estate loans, preparing loan requests and investment reports, conducting due diligence, supporting transaction closings, and additional production tasks. This is a full-time, in-office role with an immediate start. Candidates must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite commercial real estate properties using historical financial data, borrower projections, and market standards to estimate income and perform valuation and loan analysis.
• Create loan request packages adhering to company and investor guidelines, including comprehensive narrative evaluations of borrowers, properties, locations, and markets, enhanced with underwriting results, valuation, lease/rent roll analysis, and visual documentation such as photos and aerial maps.
• Manage lender outreach by compiling lender lists specific to each deal, collecting loan quotes, preparing detailed comparison matrices, and maintaining Salesforce records.
• Coordinate loan closings by liaising with servicing teams, collecting and reviewing due diligence materials, ordering and assessing third-party reports, and reviewing lending documentation such as term sheets and commitments. Maintain open communications with borrowers, lenders, legal counsel, vendors, and internal departments as needed.
• Conduct thorough market, borrower, and property research utilizing external and internal data sources, including ownership records, transaction histories, demographics, and comparative sales/rent data. Engage in continuous lead generation activities under the guidance of senior leadership.
• Deliver exceptional client service by providing prompt, professional, and high-quality support to lenders, borrowers, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred majors include real estate, finance, economics, accounting, or business.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis and/or underwriting within commercial real estate capital markets.
• Preferred familiarity with agency lending and underwriting standards, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as an understanding of various commercial real estate property types.
• Strong analytical aptitude for cash flow analysis and proficiency calculating metrics such as NOI, DSC, ROC, and IRR.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, capable of professional interaction with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with Salesforce, ARGUS, and InDesign is advantageous.
• Exceptional organizational abilities, effective multitasking under pressure, and a problem-solving mindset.
• Self-motivated and resourceful with the capacity to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Dedicated work ethic and willingness to commit to extended working hours when necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

Northmarq offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching with an annual discretionary contribution, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution matching, and more.

The estimated salary for this Investment Analyst role ranges from $70,000 to $90,000 annually, plus an annual bonus. Actual compensation will be based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills.

Additional Information

This position is located onsite in New York City and requires immediate availability. Candidates must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States; Northmarq does not provide immigration sponsorship for this role.