Underwriting Associate

Colony American Finance is a leading provider of financing solutions to residential real estate investors. We provide attractive long term debt products for stabilized rental portfolios as well as credit lines for new acquisitions.

Job Summary:

• Colony American Finance, LLC provides acquisition capital and term debt financing to investors of single-family rental portfolios. We are seeking an experienced Associate for our Underwriting Group. The Associate will work closely with clients, internal teams and various third parties involved in financing transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead underwriting efforts for commercial debt financing transactions backed by single family assets and/or rental portfolios
• Conduct borrower due diligence, financial modeling and other relevant analysis
• Work closely with third-parties involved in transaction diligence to ensure proper underwriting procedures are followed
• Interface with borrowers to compile required data and information, and resolve diligence related issues while mitigating risks
• Analyze financial statements and tax returns submitted by borrowers
• Perform other related duties or special ad hoc projects as assigned
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment to complete work assignments

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Real Estate preferred
• Minimum 4 years of experience in lending, real estate, finance or a related field
• Financial modeling experience in commercial, residential and/or multi-family real estate preferred
• Excellent Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills