Commercial Real Estate Senior Financial Analyst

Summary

The Los Angeles, CA office of BWE is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Senior Financial Analyst who will provide support to the Commercial Real Estate Production Team in all aspects of debt, equity, and structured finance origination and project consulting. The role supports multiple commercial real estate mortgage bankers (producers) responsible for financing multifamily, industrial, retail, office, and hospitality assets, including but not limited to providing debt for clients from sources such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD, Life Insurance, Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities, Debt Funds, Pension Funds, and Commercial Bank real‑estate loan transactions.

• Conduct preliminary screening, detailed underwriting analysis, cash flow projections, and structuring of lending/investment opportunities.
• Review financial and due‑diligence materials provided by clients to ensure all necessary information is received for preliminary loan analysis.
• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of a transaction, including market analysis and comparable property review.
• Prepare loan packages, presentations, and submissions to lenders/investors.
• Prepare Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac underwriting submissions and documents.
• Analyze and provide solutions for unforeseen issues arising during loan placement.
• Assist in managing the timely receipt, review, and delivery of all third‑party reports and documents.
• Determine viable loan executions and financing alternatives for customers.
• Identify potential new opportunity leads and source contact information.
• Support the establishment and maintenance of a contact database of borrowers, lenders, brokers, and others in the commercial real‑estate and finance industry.
• Assist with maintenance of office pipeline reports.
• Attend real‑estate industry trade functions.

• A minimum of two to five years of experience in a commercial (not just multifamily) real‑estate mortgage loan production office or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate or Finance, or equivalent education and related training.
• Advanced degree is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to think outside the box to provide solutions and optionality.
• In‑depth knowledge of income‑producing real estate, including local, regional, and national markets, real‑estate construction, and all forms of debt and equity and their common structures.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and capital markets.
• Excellent organizational skills and drive to succeed.
• Ability to organize, direct, and motivate others.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Maturity and self‑confidence to simultaneously handle a variety of assignments.
• Ability to work harmoniously with team and internal/external workers/customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven self‑starter.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
• Willingness to travel, occasionally overnight.
• Prior history of working in a high‑volume, fast‑paced loan production office preferred.

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $85,000 to $95,000 annually, depending on job‑related factors such as level of experience and geographic location. The role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

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Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Sales and Management