Senior Analyst, LaSalle Debt Investors

LaSalle Debt Investors (“LDI”) is seeking a highly-motivated applicant to join our Loan Origination, Underwriting, and Asset Management Team in its Denver, Colorado office. Our primary focus is on originating bridge loans for value-add and transitional properties in sustainable growth markets throughout the United States. This position offers an opportunity to excel in a fast-paced, collegial environment while gaining an understanding of commercial real estate finance and the skills necessary for a long-term career in real estate investment.

Responsibilities

• Investment due diligence and market research
• Creation and delivery of investment committee presentations
• Financial reporting and the creation of reports for senior management, partners, investors, and rating agencies (including S&P and Moody’s)
• Asset management and loan payoffs
• Perform complex financial analyses, including Excel-based underwriting pro-formas, cash flow projections, and sensitivity analyses
• Perform detailed quarterly financial statement analysis, review of rent rolls, current and future cash flow, and forecasting of cash flows through Argus
• Review and analyze potential leases and their financial impact on an investment
• Provide analytical support to colleagues in the areas of fund operations
• Gather and evaluate economic and market data
• Assist with client reporting and presentation preparation, including the presentation of investment memoranda to the firm’s Investment Committee

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in real estate, finance, accounting, or economics or related field with strong record of academic achievement
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in transactions, commercial real estate finance, lending, private credit, investment management, or a related field
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels within the firm and leading real estate owners throughout the country
• Ability to attend investment committee presentations and travel to client meetings, conferences, and property tours throughout the United States
• Proficiency in the Office suite, particularly Excel
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills, leadership traits, diligence, and the willingness and capability to function efficiently under significant deadline pressure
• Strong financial and analytical ability with solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive thinking with a detail-oriented and creative problem-solving approach

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
• Generous paid time off, including paid company holidays, parental leave, short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, or health savings account
• Wealth-building opportunity through participation in LaSalle's employee co-investment program, including attractive employer-provided financing

Pay

The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $95,000 - $110,000 per year, dependent on experience, location, and appropriate market data. This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus subject to the terms and conditions of the LaSalle Bonus Program.

Schedule

This is an on-site position located in Chicago, IL or Denver, CO.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.