Senior Investment Analyst - Commercial Real Estate Finance

At Northmarq, you can be part of something special. We are a unique capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, providing clients access to experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. We offer a career path with best-in-class training and foster inclusive teams committed to collaboration, mentoring, and growth. Northmarq was voted by Real Estate Forum as one of The Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate.

About the role

The Senior Investment Analyst will join an active and top-performing Origination Production team in our Atlanta office, supporting the Production Debt + Equity team through financial analysis, underwriting, loan request packaging, due diligence, closing, and various support functions. This is an in-office position with an immediate near-term start date.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting – Prepare underwriting of commercial real estate properties based on historical financial statements, borrower models or projections, and market standards to determine projected income, valuation, and loan analysis.
• Packaging – Prepare loan request packages in compliance with company guidelines and investor requirements, including narrative analysis of the borrower, property, location, and market, as well as underwriting, valuation, leases/rent roll analysis, and visuals (photographs, aerials, maps).
• Pre-closing – Compile deal-specific lists of potential lenders, coordinate and track lender outreach, collect loan quotes, create detailed quote matrices for borrowers, and manage Salesforce updates.
• Closing – Provide closing coordination at the direction of the Managing Director or Producer, acting as liaison with the servicing department. Responsibilities include collecting and reviewing due diligence, ordering and reviewing third-party reports, and reviewing lender documentation (term sheets, commitments, loan docs). Maintain open communication with borrowers, lenders, legal counsel, third-party vendors, and internal servicing and insurance departments.
• Research & Lead Generation – Provide reliable borrower, property, and market-level data using third-party and internal resources, including ownership records, property transaction history, demographics, and sales/rent comparables. Conduct and sustain lead generation efforts using internal prospecting tools and third-party platforms.
• Client Service – Provide lenders, borrowers, and internal teams with a best-in-class experience through reliable, high-quality service in a prompt, friendly, and professional manner.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of full-time financial analysis and/or underwriting experience in Commercial Real Estate Capital Markets, with strong proficiency in agency CRE (Fannie/Freddie) underwriting preferred.
• Four-year college degree required; major in real estate, finance, accounting, or business preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of various property types.
• Strong understanding of cash flow analysis and demonstrated analytical skills, including calculating NOI, DSC, ROC, IRR, etc.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with internal and external parties.
• In-depth expert knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of Salesforce, ARGUS, and InDesign is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task under pressure and an aptitude for problem-solving.
• Resourceful with a strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work extended hours when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Education assistance
• Volunteer paid time off
• Charitable contribution match