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Armada Analytics is an independent provider of Commercial Real Estate Finance services. We offer commercial real estate underwriting, acquisition due diligence, asset management, zoning, loan closing, and insurance review services. Our team strives to create and deliver a unique, client-focused experience.

Job Purpose

The Asset Manager plays an integral part in the success of our Asset Management client service delivery model. This position serves as a primary contact point for the completion of client requests. The Asset Manager manages client expectations and ensures accurate and timely delivery of assignments. Asset Managers, in coordination with Sr. Asset Managers and Sr. Leadership, are responsible for training and development of Asset Management Analysts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with an analyst to develop and train all aspects related to commercial loan asset management and post-closing transaction underwriting. This primarily includes loan assumption and Transfer of Interest underwriting
• Responsible for maintaining Armada SalesForce system for assigned deals and related delivery timelines as well as deal-specific information.
• Identifying issues while providing acceptable mitigation and recommendations on the transaction and if they materially impact the creditworthiness of a transaction.
• Upon receipt of all documentation related to the transaction, provide a determination of creditworthiness of the transaction.
• Be an active participant in lender kickoff call and perform initial transaction review including review of initial organizational charts and Purchase and Sale Agreements.
• Guide and Review Analysts’ maintenance of weekly deal checklist and outstanding items to communicate with client or Borrower directly.
• Complete in their entirety, lender property level analysis models that are utilized to determine property performance.
• Analyze Borrower organizational structure to identify and mitigate any ownership risks. Make conclusions on moving forward with the ownership structure intact, or recommend changes to ensure the client is appropriately protected from any risks. In addition, the identification of Key Principals/Guarantors and Principals in the transaction in line with Agency Guidelines.
• Analyze and identify potential issues related to SREO, personal financial statement / verification of liquidity analysis, credit reports, and investor certifications to ensure that underwritten Sponsorship acceptable. Make recommendations should you think sponsorship is unacceptable, which may include not moving forward with the transaction.
• Full review of third-party reports such as appraisal, engineering reports, environmental reports, seismic, zoning, and any other required reports for acceptability. Identify areas lacking appropriate support and work with vendors towards a solution that is in compliance with Agency standards. Once the report is compliant with Agency standards, make conclusions and recommendations on comfortability moving forward with the transaction.
• Full review and analysis of market conditions to identify issues related to market performance, impact of new/proposed construction, and employer demographics (among others) and appropriately mitigate issues while providing recommendations and conclusions within client submittal packages.
• Completion of client narrative in entirety, including executive summary, waivers summary, strengths and weaknesses, property, market, 3rd party, and Sponsorship analysis. Always make a recommendation on the transaction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Asset Manager should have a full understanding of real estate concepts as it relates to loan terms, interest rates, operating statements, rent rolls, and post-closing borrower consent requests.
• Have a full understanding of Borrower Consent Request Transactions such as Assumptions, Transfers of Interest, Easements, Collateral Releases, Management Changes, and Forbearance Requests.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field. Other degrees will be considered along with relevant experience.
• Full-time, US-based employment required.
• 1-3 years’ experience with real estate portfolio management

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years' relevant experience in commercial real estate.
• Experience working with GSE’s (Government Sponsored Enterprise).
• Experience working with commercial real estate owners/operators.
• Prior experience and familiarity with industry best practices for credit analysis.

Critical Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passionate about culture; understands the significance of a company’s culture and its power to drive success.
• Ability to work across disciplines to generate new processes and/or resolve issues.
• Proficient with Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to set and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to successfully prioritize multiple tasks and allocate resources to meet goals.
• Creative thinker with sound judgment.
• Proven ability to take initiative, think on your feet, and make thoughtful decisions.
• Highly effective time management skills.
• Strong data analytic skills.
• Ability to lead and manage employees.
• Ability to implement effective training strategies.

Working conditions

This position works in an office environment and travel is required.

Armada's Competitive Benefits

Armada offers a variety of programs and benefits to our team members.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) + 401(k) Match
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Community Involvement Opportunities