Northmarq Investment Analyst (Debt + Equity) - Chicago   Northmarq is seeking an experienced Investment Analyst to support the Production (Debt/Equity) team in our Chicago office. The individual will be joining an active and top-performing Production team while providing support to the office through financial analysis and underwriting, loan request/investment report packaging, due diligence, closing, servicing, and various support functions.   *This position is an in-office position, with an immediate start date no later than January 01, 2025.   Position Responsibilities:

• Organization/Time Management – Plan, schedule, and prioritize workload to best utilize time and efficiently manage daily tasks including research, financial analysis and underwriting, loan packaging, and closing services.
• Underwriting – Prepare underwriting of commercial real estate properties based on historical financial statements, borrower models or projections, and market standards to determine a projected income and provide reliable valuation and loan analysis.
• Packaging - Prepare loan request packages in compliance with company guidelines and investor requirements. These reports include narrative analysis of the borrower, property, location, and market, as well as underwriting, valuation, leases/rent roll analysis, and photographs, aerials, and maps.
• Research – Provide reliable borrower, property, and market-level data by using available third-party and internal resources to conduct research. The research will include but is not limited to ownership records, property transaction history, demographics, and sales and rent comparables.
• Closing – Act to ensure a smooth process for all parties to the transaction from application through closing.  Responsibilities include collecting and reviewing due diligence, ordering third-party reports, and maintaining open communication with borrowers, lenders, legal counsels, third-party vendors, and internal servicing and insurance departments.
• Servicing – Perform regional office servicing functions including investor portfolio analysis, lease reviews/briefs, and normal routine regional office servicing duties through local market knowledge.
• Client Service – Responsible for providing investors, borrowers, and internal teams with a best-in-class experience by providing reliable, high-quality service in a prompt, friendly, and professional manner.

What We're Looking For:

• Preferred three years of experience in commercial real estate and a background in financial analysis. However, candidates with one to two years of relevant work experience and internships are encouraged to apply.
• Four-year college degree required with a major in real estate, finance, accounting, or business area preferred
• Strong understanding of cash flow analysis and demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to calculate NOI, DSC, ROC, IRR, etc.
• Candidate must possess strong verbal communication skills – ability to interact effectively and professionally with a wide variety of internal/external parties.
• Strong Tech knowledge and skills, including in-depth expert knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)  Knowledge of Salesforce, ARGUS, and InDesign software is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task while 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

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