Investment Sales Analyst

Department:

Multifamily - Sales

We are Walker & Dunlop.  We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

Department Overview 

Walker & Dunlop Investment Sales (WDIS) represents the nation’s premier multifamily owners, developers, and operators with the highest level of investment advisory service. Since 2003, the WDIS experts have built a reputation as a market leader in multifamily investment sales and surpassed $19B in annual sales volume in 2022. We work with institutional and private clients, and we are active in seniors housing & healthcare, student housing, and land sales across the country. 

 

The Impact You Will Have 

The primary role of the Analyst position will be to assist in the creation and dissemination of Walker & Dunlop Investment Sales marketing materials for investment-grade multifamily properties throughout their Region. The position will report to Managing Director as well as other senior officers within the company. 

 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Financial analysis of multifamily opportunities, including existing, value add, and ground-up developments using proprietary WDIS underwriting model 

• Actively assist in the research, writing, and proofing of W&D Investment Sales marketing offering memorandums (OMs) and Broker Opinion of Values (BOVs)

• Research and maintain databases which track Investment Sales activity, construction pipeline, and other relevant real estate metrics 

• Develop and maintain market knowledge through regular reading of industry trade journals, economic forecasts, and news-related periodicals 

• Assist in the creation and editing of “state of the market” presentations given at national conferences and in private client meetings 

• Maintain files to ensure all mandatory disclosures are completed and sent to the appropriate parties for review and approval 

• Provide a consistent, quality-controlled system to ensure the smooth and efficient management of all relevant steps necessary to close a deal 

• Monitor and assess the progress of sales so that important deadlines are met and contingencies are released 

• Provide preliminary audits of files for management review 

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree (Finance and/or Real Estate concentration preferred) 

• 1+ year of experience in Finance, Real Estate or related field preferred 

 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Client relationship management skills 

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills  

• Ability to accurately and productively handle multiple tasks during time sensitive situations 

• Ability and willingness to work extended hours or weekends to meet deadlines when appropriate 

• Excellent financial modeling skills including thorough knowledge of Excel 

• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and Word, and ability to learn Salesforce and other company software as needed 

• Advanced written and oral communication skills 

• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes 

• Courtesy, respect, an