Liberty SBF Manager LLC is a leader in providing structured credit solutions with a focus on real estate finance, including multifamily and commercial real estate. We work closely with the broker community to source and structure high-quality loan packages for underwriting and investment. We are seeking an experienced credit and underwriting analyst to join our team and play a key role in screening and staging loan opportunities.
Position Overview:
The Analyst, Credit & Underwriting, will be primarily responsible for screening and staging loan packages submitted by brokers. The ideal candidate will have experience underwriting multifamily real estate deals and a strong understanding of credit risk in the commercial real estate (CRE) space. Familiarity with commercial and industrial (C&I) loans is a plus. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to deal evaluation and the credit underwriting process within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Loan Screening: Review and stage loan packages submitted by brokers, ensuring they meet initial screening criteria for further underwriting.
Underwriting: Perform detailed credit analysis and underwriting on multifamily loan opportunities, assessing risk and structuring loans appropriately.
Deal Evaluation: Collaborate with the underwriting team to assess and structure multifamily, CRE, and, where applicable, C&I loans.
Documentation Review: Analyze borrower financial statements, property appraisals, rent rolls, and other documentation to assess loan viability and risk.
Market Research: Conduct market analysis to support underwriting decisions, ensuring loans are structured in line with current market conditions.
Communication: Liaise with brokers and other stakeholders to clarify loan details and gather additional information as needed.
Reporting: Provide detailed reports on loan evaluations and underwriting decisions to senior team members for final approval.
Key Qualifications:
5-10 years of experience in a lending or credit investing role, with a focus on multifamily underwriting.
Strong familiarity with commercial real estate (CRE) underwriting, with experience in C&I underwriting as a plus.
Ability to analyze complex financial statements and property-level data.
Excellent communication skills for interacting with brokers and internal teams.
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple loan evaluations simultaneously.
Why Join Us?
Career Growth: Be a key part of a high-growth firm with a strong reputation in structured credit solutions and real estate finance.
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, with the opportunity to advance based on performance.
Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your contributions make an immediate impact.