Associate, Credit Risk & Underwriting

Job Purpose:

The Associate, Credit Risk & Underwriting is responsible for evaluating and underwriting commercial real estate loan opportunities. This role requires strong analytical capability, sound credit judgment, and the ability to synthesize financial, market, and borrower information into clear recommendations. The Associate will manage underwriting tasks with increasing autonomy while collaborating closely with senior team members on more complex transactions.

Primary Accountabilities:

1. Underwriting & Credit Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive credit assessments for commercial real estate loan opportunities.
• Identify key risks and propose appropriate mitigants.
• Evaluate borrower and sponsor financial strength, highlighting areas requiring further investigation.
• Support loan renewals and modifications through additional underwriting as required.

2. Due Diligence & Market Research

• Collect and analyze due diligence materials, including appraisals, budgets, environmental reports, and engineering assessments.
• Assess collateral strength and property condition.
• Analyze market trends, comparable sales, rents, absorption, and demographic data.
• Conduct site inspections and property reviews as needed.

3. Financial Modelling

• Build and maintain financial models using property-level data.
• Calculate key credit and risk metrics.
• Perform sensitivity analyses on major underwriting assumptions.

4. Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with borrowers, brokers, lawyers, appraisers, engineers, and other third-party professionals.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Origination, Credit Committee, Commercial Mortgage Funding, Asset Management, and Loan Accounting.

5. Process & Team Support

• Recommend improvements to underwriting processes and workflows.
• Stay current on industry trends, lending practices, and market developments.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team environment.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused with a results-driven mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Solid understanding of real estate and finance principles.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in real estate finance, underwriting, or credit analysis is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment with occasional travel for site inspections or meetings.

Trez Core Values

Demonstrates Trez's core values of Trust, Respect, Excellence , and Zest in all interactions and decisions.

Compensation: Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, group benefits, and 401(k) matching

Recruitment Notice: Only direct applicants will be considered. Agency or recruiter submissions will not be accepted.