Senior Underwriting Analyst

iBorrow is a nationwide lending company that services and finances a significant number of sophisticated bridge loans on all commercial real estate property types. We are seeking a full-time Senior Underwriting Analyst to work with a dynamic, energetic, and effective team at our Los Angeles headquarters. Although we are currently working remotely to keep our team safe, we hope to be able to open the office soon. This role is an amazing opportunity to work alongside leadership. You will be responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and underwriting commercial assets to assess risk then provide informed recommendations to the loan committee.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics and 7+ years of commercial real estate experience for a small firm. To be successful in this role you must have exceptional financial modeling skills in Excel, a proven ability to work independently without analyst support, strong analytical abilities, a general understanding of the key valuation drivers for various property types in multiple locations, and the ability to read and interpret financial statements and leases. You must be detail-oriented, a self-starter, have strong verbal/written communication skills, maintain a sense of urgency, work as a team player, and have a fantastic attitude.

Essential Functions:

• Develop financial models and cash flow analysis in Excel.
• Collect, organize, and analyze financial information including cash flows and leasing.
• Interact with brokers, developers, investors, and owners to develop assumptions for cash flow models.
• Review opinions of value and appraisals to verify and present information and recommendation to partners and loan committee.
• Write financial and market analysis narratives.
• Research and analyze comparable lease and sales data.
• Manage and monitor process checklists and timelines.
• Manage project due diligence requirements.
• Provide transaction process support.
• Assist with other projects as needed.

Requirements:

• 7 years minimum of commercial real estate experience; private lending experience preferable.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, Finance, Accounting or Economics preferred.
• Complex financial modeling experience in Excel; Experience underwriting office, multifamily, industrial, retail, and hospitality preferred.
• Experience using CoStar and Real Capital Analytics is a plus.
• Familiarity with Google Docs and Google Drive, as well as G-Suite.

Why join our team?

• Collaborative, fun, and casual culture which includes incredible camaraderie and company outings. 
• Beautiful office in West Los Angeles with access to great restaurants, grocery stores and food trucks (Hoping to be back soon!).
• Weekly lunches and stocked kitchen.
• Supports a healthy work-life balance with generous time off.
• Passion to provide opportunity for growth.
• Rich benefit plans including affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage and 401K with up to 4% match.
• Company paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance.

iBorrow is an equal opportunity employer who takes pride in diversification and providing an environment where all team members can thrive. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.