Investment & Lending Associate

Role Overview

This mid-level role involves underwriting commercial real estate transactions across multiple asset classes, building financial models, and analyzing borrower data. The associate will also source and originate lending opportunities, manage deal flow from screening to closing, and present recommendations to leadership. The position requires strong analytical and relationship skills to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Perks & Benefits

The role offers a competitive base salary with performance-based compensation and the opportunity to work on high-value commercial transactions. Career growth is supported within an expanding real estate finance platform, with high exposure to acquisitions, underwriting, and capital markets. The team is collaborative and entrepreneurial, and the position is remote-friendly based in California.

Full Job Description

About UsWe are a growing commercial real estate lending and investment company focused on structuring and closing high-value commercial deals across multiple asset classes. We are looking for a highly analytical and relationship-driven professional who can combine strong underwriting expertise with business development and deal origination skills.This role is ideal for someone who understands commercial real estate finance end-to-end — from sourcing opportunities and underwriting deals to structuring transactions and managing closings.ResponsibilitiesUnderwrite commercial real estate transactions across multiple asset classes including multifamily, office, retail, industrial, hospitality, and mixed-useAnalyze borrower financials, rent rolls, operating statements, tax returns, and market dataBuild and review financial models, cash flow projections, and valuation analysesStructure loan terms and investment scenarios based on risk assessment and deal strategySource and originate new commercial lending opportunities through brokers, borrowers, investors, and industry relationshipsManage deal flow from initial screening through closingCoordinate due diligence, legal documentation, title, third-party reports, and closing requirementsPresent investment and lending recommendations to leadershipMaintain relationships with lenders, brokers, borrowers, and capital partnersMonitor market trends and identify strategic lending and investment opportunitiesRequirements4+ years of experience in commercial real estate underwriting, investment analysis, mortgage banking, acquisitions, or loan originationStrong understanding of commercial lending structures and CRE financial analysisExperience underwriting income-producing properties and evaluating investment opportunitiesProven ability to source, negotiate, or originate commercial dealsExperience working with banks, private lenders, debt funds, bridge loans, agency financing, or institutional capitalAdvanced Excel and financial modeling skillsStrong communication and negotiation abilitiesAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environmentPreferred BackgroundWe are especially interested in candidates with experience in:Commercial mortgage bankingCRE acquisitions or investment analysisLoan origination and capital marketsDebt/equity structuringInstitutional or private real estate lendingWhat We OfferCompetitive base salary + performance-based compensationOpportunity to work on high-value commercial transactionsCareer growth within an expanding real estate finance platformHigh exposure to acquisitions, underwriting, and capital marketsCollaborative and entrepreneurial team environmentPlease mention the word **GLIMMER** and tag RMmEwMTo0Zjk6YzAxMzo3ZjU5Ojox when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMmEwMTo0Zjk6YzAxMzo3ZjU5Ojox). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.

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