Senior Investment Analyst – Commercial Real Estate Finance

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Northmarq is seeking an experienced Senior Investment Analyst to support the Production Debt & Equity team in our Washington DC office. The Senior Investment Analyst will be joining a top-performing production team and play a key role in supporting transaction execution across underwriting, financial analysis, investment and loan packaging, due diligence, closing coordination, market research, and other related support functions. Prior commercial real estate experience is required, with agency multifamily experience strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will be comfortable interpreting financial, property, and market information into comprehensive, client-ready marketing materials and will thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires strong ownership, attention to detail, and collaboration.

*This position is an in-office position, with an immediate start date.

Position Responsibilities:

The Senior Investment Analyst will serve as a lead support partner to the Managing Directors and Producers across the following areas:

• Underwriting – Autonomously structure and prepare underwriting of commercial real estate properties based on historical financial statements, borrower models or projections, and market standards. With minimal oversight, provide reliable valuation and loan analysis. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the Managing Director or Producer on deal structuring.

• Packaging - Prepare loan request packages that meet company guidelines and lender requirements. Packages include narrative analysis of the borrower, property, location, and market, as well as underwriting, valuation, leases/rent roll analysis, and photographs, aerials, and maps.
• Pre-closing – In collaboration with the Managing Director or Producer, compile deal-specific lists of potential lenders, coordinate, and internally track lender outreach. Request and collect loan quotes, creating detailed quote matrices for distribution to the borrower. Manage associated Salesforce updates.
• Closing – Serve as the primary point of contact for the loan closing process, including acting as liaison with the servicing department. Responsibilities include collecting and reviewing due diligence and ordering and reviewing third-party reports. Review lender documentation (term sheet, commitment, loan docs, etc.) and provide recommendations on modifications necessary to meet the best interest of the Borrower. Maintain open communication with borrowers, lenders, legal counsels, third-party vendors, and internal servicing and insurance departments on an as-needed basis.
• Research & Lead Generation – Provide reliable borrower, property, and market-level data by using available third-party and internal resources. Research will include but is not limited to ownership records, property transaction history, demographics, and sales and rent comparables. In collaboration with the Managing Director or Producer, conduct and sustain continuous and annual lead generation efforts, leveraging internal prospecting tools and third-party platforms. Engage in outreach to industry players within the local market.
• Servicing – Perform regional office servicing functions, including investor portfolio analysis, lease reviews/briefs, and routine regional office servicing duties through local market knowledge.
• Client Service – Responsible for providing lenders, borrowers, and internal teams with a best-in-class experience by providing reliable, high-quality service in a prompt, frien