Real Estate Underwriter

Real Estate Underwriter

Lawrence, NY
$130k - $160k + Bonus

Our client is seeking an experienced Real Estate Underwriter to join their growing acquisitions and capital markets team. This individual will evaluate commercial real estate investment opportunities, build financial models, analyze deals, and help guide investment decisions across hospitality, retail, industrial, and structured credit transactions.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite commercial real estate acquisitions and recapitalizations across hospitality, retail, and industrial asset classes.
• Build and maintain complex Excel financial models, including cash flow projections, IRR, equity multiple, and waterfall analyses.
• Analyze investment opportunities and think critically to identify risks, opportunities, and creative solutions.
• Structure and evaluate first mortgage, bridge loan, and preferred equity investments.
• Review key financial metrics including LTV, DSCR, debt yield, and exit scenarios.
• Conduct market research, rent analysis, cap rate analysis, and comparable property research.
• Prepare investment committee memos, deal summaries, and investor presentation materials.
• Review appraisals, environmental reports, title, and other due diligence materials.
• Communicate with brokers, lenders, attorneys, and third-party consultants throughout the transaction process.
• Support acquisitions and asset management by monitoring investment performance and underwriting assumptions.

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