The Amherst Group of companies comprise of leading real estate investment and advisory firms with a mission to transform the way real estate is owned, financed and managed. Amherst leverages its proprietary data, analytics, technology, and decades of experience to seek solutions for a fragmented, slow-to-evolve real estate ecosystem and to materially improve the experience for residents, buyers, sellers, communities, and investors. Today Amherst has over 1000 employees and $14.1 billion in assets under management. Over the past decade, Amherst has scaled its platform to become one of the largest operators of single-family assets and has acquired, renovated, and leased more than 46,000 homes across 32 markets in the U.S. The firm delivers customized, stabilized cash-flowing portfolios of assets to its investors, wrapped in all the ongoing services required to manage, own, and finance the asset including property management, portfolio management, and a full capital markets team. In addition to its single-family rental platform, Amherst’s debt business pursues two distinct credit strategies in mortgage-backed securities and commercial real estate lending. Over its 25-year history, Amherst has developed a deep bench of research and technology talent, and leverages data and analytics at every stage in the asset lifecycle to improve operations and preserve long-term value for our investors and the more than 188,000 residents the firm has served. The VP-Asset Management will have significant transaction-based responsibility. The candidate will be responsible for providing analytical and managerial support for a portfolio of institutional-quality loans. The Individual should strive to understand the sponsor’s operating performance and needs and work to build strong working relationships with borrowers and other constituents. Location: NYC/ Austin, TX The Amherst Group (“Amherst”) is a vertically integrated real estate investment, development, and operating platform that aims to reimagine some of the most fragmented and inefficient pockets of U.S. real estate, including single-family residential (SFR), mortgage-backed securities (MBS), and commercial real estate (CRE). Fueled by proprietary technology, deep-rooted expertise and an agile, collaborative approach, Amherst is transforming a slow-to-evolve industry by creating innovative solutions that disrupt the real estate ecosystem from end to end and unlock long-term value for the investors, residents, and communities it serves. Amherst has over 1,400 employees, $17.4 billion assets under management and has served over 236,000 residents across the U.S. As one of the largest operators of single-family assets in the U.S., Amherst currently manages 44,000 homes across 32 markets (19 states). Through its debt business, Amherst1 pursues two distinct credit strategies in mortgage-backed securities and commercial real estate lending. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Perform financial, operational, valuation, underwriting, and transactional analysis Assist with the servicing & asset management functions for a portfolio of CRE investments Conduct financial analysis of credit and collateral of borrowers, with emphasis on data accumulation and trend analysis Lead the negotiation, underwriting, analysis, and documentation of loan modifications Assist in the negotiation of loan documents and facilitate the closing process of new loan originations Assist in the negotiation of loan documents; facilitate the closing process of new loan originations; manage coordination of post-origination activities and integration of Loan Complete recurring servicing reporting requirements for warehouse and CLO debt facilities Calculate expected investment returns monthly based upon updated financial assumptions Interact with various management staff Travel to client sites; and additional ad-hoc responsibilities. Education, Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree required, preferred in Real Estate, Accounting, Finance, or Economics 5-10 years of applicable real estate experience in the commercial real estate sector (commercial bank, investment bank, private equity, specialty finance, real estate finance, mezzanine firm, developer, or brokerage firm) or public accounting strongly preferred Familiarity with real estate fundamentals for retail, office, multi-family and industrial property types and capital markets Comprehensive understanding of net present value, internal rate of return, cap rates and discount rates. Must have analytical and organizational skills and be able to articulate fully the facts related to the transaction Ability to analyze financial statements (profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements) Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Strong analytical skills and resourcefulness necessary to complete in-depth industry and market analyses Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Argus, Excel, Word, and Power Point There will be some on-the-job training; however, the candidate should be a “self-starter” Required Competencies Championing Customer Needs: Provides timely and professional service to both internal and external customers; is responsive to customer needs and requests; is always courteous to the customer and considers the needs of the customer when making decisions. Communicating Effectively: Shares information. Listens and involves others. Clearly conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message. Delivering High Quality Work: Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work to ensure quality and accuracy. Considers impact of work to others and takes steps to mitigate. Seeks additional work after finishing tasks. Demonstrating Initiative: Takes action on his/her own without being prompted; handles problems independently when appropriate; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked. Supporting Change: Embraces and encourages change and innovation. Is comfortable with and is adaptive to, a changeable environment. Our full-time employee benefits include: A competitive compensation package, annual bonus, 401k match Flexible PTO including 7 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 1 volunteer day Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, health savings account) Professional career development and reimbursement Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave; up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave Backup childcare offered through Bright Horizons Amherst is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply. At Amherst, we harness the power of people and technology and leverage decades of experience to transform the way real estate is created, owned, financed, and managed in the U.S. Our team integrates data and analytics firm-wide to bring to market new solutions for the U.S. housing market. We are powered by the most talented, committed, and diverse colleagues in the industry, who drive our inclusive, dynamic culture, and propel our supercharged growth. Join us on our mission to revolutionize how all of us interact with real estate.