What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate - Real Estate Debt position at Alexander Chapman?
A well-established, rapidly growing private real estate lending platform is seeking an Associate to join its underwriting team in Darien, CT. This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong credit acumen and experience in bridge lending or transitional real estate finance.
Qualifications:
- 2-5 years of experience in real estate finance, credit analysis
- Strong understanding of transitional/bridge loan structures
- Advanced financial modeling skills (Excel proficiency required)
- Experience underwriting value-add or opportunistic real estate transactions preferred
- Ability to assess risk across multiple asset classes
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead underwriting and credit analysis for bridge and transitional real estate loans
- Perform detailed financial modeling, cash flow analysis, and risk assessment
- Evaluate borrower financials, project feasibility, and collateral quality
- Prepare investment memoranda and present recommendations to the credit committee
- Conduct market research and support valuation analysis
- Coordinate with borrowers, brokers, legal counsel, and third-party vendors
- Assist in structuring loan terms and negotiating deal points
- Monitor portfolio performance and support asset management initiatives