Analyst, Specialty Credit

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Needham, MA, USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
Req-1830
** Department:
** Affordable Housing | Specialty Credit We are Walker & Dunlop.  We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.
** Department Overview
** Walker & Dunlop, the #1
** Multifamily Finance lender
** in the US, with expertise in all GSE and FHA/HUD affordable financing programs, has been a major player in the affordable housing space for years. We continue to invest in our platform so we can provide our clients with unparalleled solutions for all their affordable housing needs. Our suite of services, unmatched affordable housing experience, exceptional expertise in transaction execution, and industry-leading technology are setting a new standard in affordable housing.

W&D’s dedicated Affordable experts are committed to addressing the affordable housing crisis in the U.S. and is comprised of capital advisory, investment sales (dedicated to Affordable), debt financing, LIHTC equity, and preservation.
** The Impact You Will Have
** The Analyst, Specialty Credit reports to the Vice President, Affordable Credit and serves as an entry-level member of the Affordable Housing Operations team. This role provides key support to both the Vice President and the Associate, Specialty Credit, while collaborating with a highly skilled group of Affordable Housing professionals. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically driven, and eager to strengthen both quantitative and qualitative skills.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure across multiple facets of affordable housing, including operations, debt underwriting, debt production, and investment sales.
** Primary Responsibilities
*** Model multifamily projects and associated debt sizing for bridge, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD executions using proprietary Walker & Dunlop and Freddie Mac underwriting models.
* Input income and expense statements to determine maximum loan amounts.
* Conduct preliminary reviews of market areas, property and site characteristics.
* Perform initial assessments of borrower and management qualifications.
* Learn and apply methodologies for building detailed pro forma income and expense statements.
* Assist with valuation analyses and help identify optimal debt execution strategies for acquisition, refinance, and LIHTC re-syndication opportunities.
* Support the evaluation of affordable development transactions through market analysis and financial modeling.
* Track and maintain the pipeline of affordable development projects.
* Support the Affordable Production and Underwriting teams with transactions from initial forward commitment through conversion to permanent loans.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
** Education and Experience
*** Bachelor’s degree required;
Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
* Prior experience in the real estate industry preferred.
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Demonstrated understanding of the history and function of Fannie Mae, Fannie Mae DUS, and DUS Lenders.
* Willingness and ability to travel overnight up to 25%.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with team members, consultants, lenders, investors, and developers.
* Strong ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and efficiently under time-sensitive conditions.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe Acrobat; ability to learn Salesforce and other company software as needed.
* Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.
* Exceptional…