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Who We Are : Northwestern Mutual Real Estate ("NMRE")
NMRE is one of the largest real estate investors in the nation, with investments in commercial mortgages and equity investments across all major property types, including apartments, office, retail and industrial. The $60+ billion real estate investment portfolio is composed of approximately 80 percent fixed income and 20 percent equity investments. Northwestern Mutual Real Estate is a financing source that provides experienced and knowledgeable people, quick and decisive action and flexible, creative solutions. Our lending is concentrated on mortgage loans greater than $25 million to more than $500 million for large portfolio deals secured by general purpose income property. We seek opportunities to invest in real estate equities directly through acquisitions and joint venture development. Additional information can be found on our website (https://realestate.northwesternmutual.com/).
The Role: Commercial mortgage loan and real estate equity originations analyst
Job Duties Include
The person who fills this position will support the production team responsible for sourcing, underwriting, recommending, and working with a team to close mortgage loan and real estate equity investments throughout Northern California and the greater Pacific Northwest markets. They will focus on financial modeling and analytical support with exposure across a variety of asset classes including stabilized projects and new construction. The Analyst position is located in San Francisco, California.

• Completing special projects related to specific assets and larger portfolio analysis.
• Providing financial modeling and analytical support to facilitate loan and equity production.
• Supporting the loan rating and equity appraisal process.
• Preparing internal presentations and memoranda required for investment selection and approval.
• Occasional travel throughout the region will be required.

Bring Your Best! What this role needs. Minimum qualifications

• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 of higher.
• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, or Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with Argus or other DCF modeling software a plus.
• Understanding the fundamentals of commercial real estate investment analysis, asset management, portfolio management, property-level due diligence, real estate law, construction, or related fields is a plus.
• Employer immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Preferred Skills And Proficiencies

• Previous commercial real estate field work experience, internship, and/or relevant project experience.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability.
• High degree of self-motivation, passion, and a drive to learn.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interest in continuing education in the form of a Masters, MBA, JD, or other graduate degrees with an emphasis in business, analytics, real estate, and/or related topics.

Who we are: Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution. With more than $290 billion in assets, $30 billion in revenues, and more than $1.9 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, we deliver financial security to more than 4.6 million clients. People are the power behind Northwestern Mutual, and diversity makes us better. We are committed to reflecting and serving the marketplace. We do so by attracting and improving the engagement of those who bring their outstanding perspectives, ideas, and beliefs. At Northwestern Mutual, people matter. And you’ll be working for a company that’s consistently voted among the “most admired” in the nation. We invite you to explore your career interests with us!
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