Commercial Real Estate Finance Analyst

Armada Analytics is an independent provider of Commercial Real Estate Finance services. We offer commercial real estate underwriting, acquisition due diligence, asset management, zoning, loan closing, insurance review services and engineering reports. Our team strives to create and deliver a unique, client-focused experience.

The Armada culture is built on its people. We embrace continuous improvement and enable each team member to achieve their personal and professional goals. It is important for us to nurture a strong support system, while actively listening and advocating for our team members.

Design your future at Armada. If you are motivated and believe you can achieve anything you set your mind to, we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds and those committed to working with a growing, values-based workforce to apply.

The Entry Level Analyst plays an integral part in the success of our Asset Management and Underwriting departments. This position is responsible for performing support functions that facilitate the delivery of external client requests through collaboration with Underwriters, Asset Managers, and other staff.

This position, in coordination with Underwriters and Asset Managers, is responsible for data input, financial analysis, and routine transaction underwriting in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Additionally, this individual contributes to the financial review and analysis of commercial real estate properties nationwide across agency, balance sheet, and/or CMBS executions. Job functions include, but are not limited to management analysis, market research, property condition analysis, valuation and financial analysis, and on-site property inspections.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze, interpret, and assist with underwriting multifamily real estate transactions in compliance with respective lender guidelines
• Demonstrate ownership of your work, take on challenges and practice patience when learning new processes
• Review, track and maintain organization of due diligence for transactions
• Gather site, neighborhood, and city data including demographics, sales and rent comparables, absorption surveys and occupancy studies
• Prepare property condition analysis and identify property level risks using engineering reports
• Analyze, review, and spread leases, rent rolls, operating statements, and collections of commercial real estate properties
• Learn the Company’s various products to cultivate ability to underwrite a variety of deal types
• Review and analyze property level inspection reports for accuracy and completion; In the event that there are discrepancies or inaccuracies, ask questions and make determinations on how to remedy
• Complete Business Opinion of Value Reports which include performing market data research, compiling sales comps, completing property level NOI proforma, and completing BOV narrative
• Communicate clearly, effectively, and timely with internal staff as it relates to processing requests

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, communications, business administration, or other analytical related field; other degrees will be considered along with relevant experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and in Adobe
• Organized and detail oriented
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Problem-solving skills to reflect level of responsibilities
• Self-motivated and solutions-oriented approach

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three years relevant experience
• Experience in commercial real estate with specific experience in underwriting/financial analytical capacity preferred

Critical Competencies

• Ability to interface with all levels of management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Passionate about culture; understands the significance of a company’s culture and its power to drive success
• Self-starter and ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Ability to work across disciplines to generate new processes and/or resolve issues
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work extended hours when necessary
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to set and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to meet deadlines and manage short timeframes
• Proven ability to successfully prioritize multiple tasks and allocate resources to meet goals
• Creative thinker with sound judgment
• Proven ability to take initiative, think on your feet, and make thoughtful decisions
• Basic data analytic skills
• Eagerness to learn new processes and tasks and willing to help other areas of the business as resources are needed
• Professional composure among coworkers and with client communications

Working Conditions

• This position works in an office and some travel is required

Armada’s Competitive Benefits

Armada offers remote work flexibility and a variety of programs and benefits to our team members.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(K)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Community Involvement Opportunities