Senior Analyst

Department:

Real Estate Finance

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

As trusted advisors to our clients, Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets experts go beyond the economics of a deal — we align with our clients to achieve their goals and objectives. Whether we are placing debt or equity, we match our clients to financing sources uniquely suited to each transaction.

In 2022, Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets sourced over 1,000 loans totaling more than $25 billion in volume. This vast experience has made us a top advisor on all asset classes for many of the industry’s top developers, owners, and operators and a trusted resource for our capital providers.

The Impact You Will Have

Walker & Dunlop is seeking a Senior Production Analyst that will primarily assist in sizing and underwriting loans, gathering/organizing due diligence, and interfacing with both internal producers and external clients related to multifamily and commercial property transactions. Additional responsibilities will be related to marketing and sales of loan products.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare initial analysis of loan packages to qualify incoming loan requests

• Participate in weekly Pipeline and Production Meetings and be prepared to discuss status of all active loans in the Pipeline

• Expand knowledge and develop relationships with Correspondent Life Insurance Companies, Third Party Lenders (Banks, Credit Unions, CMBS), and Internal and External GSE Production Staff to drive production activity

• Interact with producers, brokers, and borrowers in the collection of the necessary due diligence to finance multifamily and commercial properties

• Prepare and present Loan Quote forms and necessary due diligence information, including market research, models, narratives, and borrower information for each property loan request received

• Participate in Kick-Off Meetings with Walker & Dunlop Producers, Underwriters, and Closers for all loans under application

• Input entries in Salesforce and pipeline management systems for all active loans

• Prepare pre-call plans for Producers prior to all Correspondent and Borrower visits as requested

• Travel with the producer and participate in initial property inspections throughout the country, as requested

• Complete ongoing and single-task project assignments for Production Management Team

• Support routine business and administrative needs for Production Manager including data entry, team communications and expense reporting

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Monday through Friday

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (prefer finance and/or real estate concentration)

• 2 plus years of financial analyst experience with commercial real estate owner, broker, appraiser, or financial institution preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good concept of financial analysis of income producing real estate 

• Excellent financial modeling skills including thorough knowledge of Excel, and ARGUS a plus

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

• Proven written and oral communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills 

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

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

• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders

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What We Offer  

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023 

• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which inc