This position focuses exclusively on the placement of debt and/or equity for commercial real estate transactions. Debt Analysts have the opportunity to engage in every phase of a transaction, including underwriting, market research, property tours, preparation of offering memorandums, marketing and term sheet negotiation, closing, and client meetings and events.
This role operates in a high-energy, team-focused environment that provides excellent learning and growth opportunities in commercial real estate capital markets.
- Create comprehensive debt and/or equity offering memorandums for commercial real estate transactions, incorporating detailed research, sophisticated financial modeling, and compelling executive summaries
- Develop and execute complex financial models for a variety of commercial real estate transactions, utilizing market data and JLL resources to ensure accurate underwriting
- Manage the due diligence process efficiently, driving both marketing and closing processes for each transaction
- Maintain consistent communication with Producers, market participants, and clients throughout the transaction lifecycle
- Analyze marketing feedback to help clients optimize their business plans and capital structures
- Demonstrate technical proficiency with databases to identify relevant data for market trend analysis and preparation of client presentations
- Review and interpret real estate documentation (leases, loan documents, appraisals, etc.) to identify potential issues and concerns
- Formulate and recommend strategic financing alternatives to Producers
- Begin developing industry relationships and a professional network through participation in meetings, events, and real estate trade organizations
- Contribute to weekly office meetings with Producers to discuss transaction pipeline, deal status, market conditions, and new client opportunities
- Support additional capital markets initiatives as assigned
- 1-3 years of experience in a financial analysis environment; mortgage banking or commercial real estate industry experience preferred
- Self-motivated with strong team orientation and excellent time management skills to manage multiple deadlines
- Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, quantitative, writing, and communication abilities
- Capacity to interact professionally with clients, including senior-level executives
- Demonstrated ability to communicate analytical and marketing data effectively in written format
- Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative approach
- Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word
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