Real Estate Analyst

Job Purpose

The Commercial Real Estate Group (CREG) loan origination team is responsible for all aspects of the loan origination process for both core and structured loans. The Real Estate Analyst works with CREG loan originators to help source, review, underwrite, and present new loan opportunities as well as playing an active role in loan closing, servicing, and monitoring of the existing portfolio throughout the entire life of the loan.

• Provide support and analysis in all aspects of the core and structured mortgage loan origination process, including economic analysis, borrower/sponsor analysis, market analysis, lease review and analysis, and preparation of committee presentations.
• Work closely with CREG originators and the Head of Loan Origination in reviewing, quoting, negotiating, and underwriting new core and structured loan opportunities.
• Act as an integral part of a cohesive origination team that is responsive, efficient, and productive.
• Work closely with CREG’s mortgage broker network and borrowers to review new core and structured loan opportunities, secure needed information for underwriting, perform deal approval and closing, and provide back‑up market coverage for originators when necessary.
• Provide support to originators, when needed, to ensure CREG process is responsive and efficient.
• Assist originators and CREG loan closers in closing new loan transactions, including review of third‑party reports and updated economic information, and procuring needed closing items.
• Collaborate with the entire CREG origination team to refine processes and procedures for new loan originations, develop an annual business plan, and adjust team strategy, as needed, to ensure the origination of high‑quality loans that will perform well over time and meet clients’ needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with mortgage brokers, borrowers, and other industry leaders.
• Attend industry conferences and take part in industry organizations.
• Work closely with Loan Servicing, Portfolio Analytics, and Asset Management to monitor the existing loan portfolio.
• Assist the other teams within CREG in ad‑hoc projects, as needed.
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Strong understanding of commercial real estate valuation, cash flow analysis, and market risk drivers; excellent financial modeling skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word; excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to interact well with people inside and outside the organization; excellent organization skills with a strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects;

excellent presentation skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Bachelor's Degree in Commercial Real Estate, Finance, or related field required.
• MBA with concentrations in related fields preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in the commercial real estate field, including direct experience in providing analysis and origination of new core and structured commercial mortgage loan transactions required.
• Life insurance company mortgage lending experience preferred.
• CRI or CFA designation preferred.

• Competitive salary (base pay $90,000.00 – $) and bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• For eligible employees, $2 for $1 matching on 401(k) contributions, up to a maximum matching contribution of 12%.
• Tuition and professional certification reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Holidays and paid time off, paid time off to volunteer.
• Equal Employment Opportunity.

PPM America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we base our employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, non‑job related disability, pregnancy or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.