Associate Director

Job Description

The Debt & Structured Finance team is focused on the placement of debt and equity capital for commercial real estate investors. The team focuses on property and portfolio/platform level transactions across all property types, including office, retail, industrial, residential, hospitality, data centers and alternative assets throughout North America. Analysts / Associates are involved in every stage of a transaction including underwriting, market research, property tours, preparation of pitch materials and offering memoranda, marketing of transactions, term sheet negotiations, closings, and client meetings and events. The position will be based in-office and work in a high-energy and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare pitch materials and offering memoranda for commercial real estate transactions, including research, financial modeling, and writing transaction narratives.
• Responsible for complex financial modeling of property level cash flows and debt/equity structures utilizing market information, appraisals, and comparable data to quickly and accurately underwrite a variety of transactions.
• Must review and understand relevant documents (leases, loan documents, joint venture agreements, appraisals, etc.) to quickly identify relevant information.
• Network within the industry through meetings, events and involvement in real estate trade organizations.
• Participate in weekly pipeline meetings to discuss deal flow, deal status, market conditions and review new client leads.
• Track and maintain database of transaction executions and help identify new business opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Experience Required

• 1-4 years of real estate experience (capital markets, acquisitions, development, asset management) in an analytically rigorous environment. Real estate investment banking or commercial real estate lending/investing experience is preferred.
• Self-motivated, team oriented, and strong time management skills to prioritize tight deadlines.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information.
• Ability to be proactive, anticipate demands and accomplish tasks with minimal direction and oversight.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, quantitative, writing and communication skills; able to interface with clients including their top-level executives.
• Strong writing skills with ability to communicate analytical and marketing data effectively.
• Ability to work independently while being a team player.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer Skills
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Argus experience preferred.
  
  

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.