Commercial Real Estate Finance Associate

A&E Real Estate Finance ("AEREF") is a lending platform in New York City affiliated with A&E Real Estate, one of the largest vertically integrated multifamily owner‑operators in New York City. AEREF specializes in customized commercial mortgage financing solutions for experienced and qualified real estate investors and operators. AEREF serves a broad borrower base, including family offices, real estate partnerships, and major investment firms. The dedicated AEREF team is comprised of creative, seasoned lenders adept at evaluating individual financing needs. The executive team is composed of real estate professionals, each with over 20 years of industry experience. AEREF prides itself on mentoring analysts, giving them hands‑on opportunities to learn from seasoned professionals and make real lending recommendations. A&E Real Estate Finance is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Commercial Real Estate Finance Associate – Originations to join our team. As an Associate, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating real estate transactions, providing financial analysis, and supporting senior lenders in executing deals. You will be responsible for conducting financial modeling, due diligence, and preparing presentation materials for management. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining extensive, complex financial models, which evaluate real estate lending investments. To be successful in this position, you will need to have a strong quantitative background and be proficient with creating pro‑forma cash flow statements from scratch, modeling scenarios for sensitivity analyses and analyzing real estate data in a fast‑paced environment. Essential Functions Originate commercial real estate debt including sourcing, underwriting, creation of investment presentations, and closing. Support other senior management personnel related to deal screening, extensive underwriting, modeling of cash flows and presentation activities. Develop quantitative in‑depth financial analysis including valuation modeling, cash flow analysis, and scenario planning to evaluate potential real estate lending opportunities. Provide analytic and loan underwriting support for senior commercial mortgage professionals, build and run financial models, develop pro‑formas, and perform financial and credit analyses of properties, locations, markets, borrowers and other initial due diligence. Prepare investment memos, presentations, reports for internal stakeholders, and investment committee materials. Monitor and evaluate portfolio performance, preparing performance reports and variance analyses on key financial metrics and market trends. Assist with origination and platform related internal projects and data management. Additional responsibilities as needed. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Real Estate, or related field required. Minimum two years of experience required in related capital market activities, banking, real estate, private credit or private equity. Knowledge of commercial real estate lending and screening commercial real estate loans is preferred. Solution focused mindset, creative, and a team player. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven team environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to interpret complex financial data. Effective communication skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly and concisely. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel (including VBA and related computer programming languages). Benefits Competitive salary ($100,000 to $125,000) and performance‑based bonus structure. Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance. Opportunities for career growth and professional development. Dynamic and collaborative work environment with exposure to senior professionals and industry experts. Location in Midtown Manhattan. #J-18808-Ljbffr