Eastdil Secured is the largest independent commercial real estate investment bank in the world, by volume, with nearly $3 trillion in completed transactions over the past 15 years. We uniquely combine commercial real estate and capital markets expertise to provide clients with advisory services and investment strategies for all major markets, transaction types, and asset classes. As a privately held firm with significant employee investment, we thrive on our intelligence-driven team, state-of-the-art technology, and collaboration across 21 offices and 3 continents. Our collective experience, expertise, and resources provide us with the ability to successfully execute the world’s most impactful transactions in the capital markets.

We are currently seeking an Associate with 2-5 years of relevant industry experience to join our Debt Placement team in our San Francisco office. As an Associate, you will be afforded new challenges with the opportunity to develop expertise in your discipline. This position also involves a significant role in business transactions including client and investor communication, supervision of Analysts and the underwriting process, creation and execution of marketing collateral, as well as continued hands-on training.

Essential Functions

• Primary responsibilities include start to finish transaction execution, collaboration with lenders and clients, and oversight of the financial underwriting
• Working closely with senior team members and mentoring and training Analysts
• Financial underwriting, due diligence review and transaction execution
• Performing comprehensive and in-depth company, real estate, and market analysis
• Preparing presentations and other materials for clients
• Creating pitches, proposals, and marketing materials
• Recognize and build relationships with clients and lenders that ultimately lead to new business

Education and Qualifications

• 2-5 years of commercial real estate experience.
• Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for candidates concentrating in business, real estate, finance and/or accounting.

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

• Proficient in financial modeling within Excel and preparing presentations within PowerPoint
• Strong communication, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong ARGUS, financial analysis and excel modeling skills
• Demonstrated ability to consistently produce high quality work under tight time frames
• Eastdil Secured requires each non-administrative exempt staff member (Analyst and above) to be licensed as appropriate real estate salesperson in California
• Dedication to building a career in the financial services industry with a focus on real estate finance
• Experience in commercial real estate with a focus on capital markets
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships
• Willingness to work long hours in a demanding, highly focused, collaborative, and team environment

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Eastdil Secured will not sponsor visas for this position. Candidates must be able to work in the United States on a permanent basis.