CRE Capital Markets Associate

Job Description

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the initial sizing and pricing of potential CMBS lending opportunities.
  • Perform pre-diligence on incoming CMBS loan requests to support loan sizing and pricing.
• Prepare CMBS loan quote sheets and application requests.
• Assist in CMBS and CRE CLO securitization processes.
  • Manage data tapes.
  • Coordinate relationships with clients, partners, and vendors, facilitating Q&A and other deliverables from all transaction parties.
  • Manage document storage websites.
  • Write and review term sheets for the top 15 conduit loans, SASB loans, and multi-borrower floating rate loans.
  • Review Asset Summary Reports and underwriting files for posting.
  • Conduct KYC processes for various deal parties.
• Assist in database and pipeline management.
  • Update and manage various databases to support the securitization process.
  • Help maintain risk exhibits to monitor CMBS pipeline risk exposure.
• Assist in trade booking.
  • Understand the basics of various financial instruments.
  • Book (i) interest swaps, (ii) credit default swaps, and (iii) CMBS loans and bonds.
• Prepare internal and external presentations and pitchbooks.
• Understand the fundamentals and structures used in CRE Mortgage Warehouse Facilities.
• Participate in the marketing process for new transactions, preparing call reports and summaries.
• Assist in the preparation of internal approval memos and return analyses for business and credit committees; lead the KYC process and assist with closing new transactions.
• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day onboarding of collateral loans, from initial quote phase to closing and funding; prepare first credit screenings and summaries of new opportunities.
• Maintain transparent and active communication with clients throughout the collateral analysis and onboarding process to ensure high-quality execution.
• Prepare internal approval memos, coordinating with third-party providers for legal, environmental, and insurance reviews. Manage communications and prepare periodic reports and presentations for internal stakeholders, including Senior Management, Credit Risk Management, and the Regulatory department.
• Prepare closing documentation, KYC materials, and coordinate with Operations during fundings.

The salary range for this position will be between $130,000 - 155,000. Natixis is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Actual base salary will vary and will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, skills set, applicable licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Base salary is only one component of our total rewards package. Natixis also offers a generous benefits package, and you may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award depending on company and individual performance.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience

• 
  Bachelor’s degree, preferably in real estate, finance, engineering, computer science, or applied mathematics.
• Minimum of three years' professional experience.
• Experience in commercial real estate finance, ideally with a background in underwriting, analyzing, and structuring real estate credits. Preferred profiles include roles in credit/analysis at banks, debt funds, rating agencies, or accounting firms.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented and proficient in data management.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg and Trepp.
• Series SIE, 7, 79, 63.