Asset Manager (Dallas) - Commercial Real Estate Finance

Northmarq - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Real Estate

About the position

As an Asset Manager at Northmarq, you will play a crucial role in the commercial real estate finance sector, focusing on providing exceptional service and support to our clients. This position is designed for a detail-oriented, service-focused individual who thrives in a deadline-driven environment. You will be responsible for underwriting borrower consent requests, mentoring and training team members, and managing a diverse portfolio of Agency and/or CMBS loans. Your expertise will be essential in calculating and coordinating loan payoffs, conducting new loan audits, and analyzing financial statements and rent rolls. You will also monitor watchlists, process insurance losses, and ensure compliance with investor requirements. The role emphasizes commercial mortgage risk management and customer service, with additional responsibilities that may evolve to align with departmental strategies and objectives. At Northmarq, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment. You will have the opportunity to unlock your potential through best-in-class training and mentorship, whether you are an industry veteran or just starting your career. This in-office position offers an immediate start date, allowing you to dive into your new role and contribute to our mission of providing premier service to our clients. Join us and be part of a team that has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate by Real Estate Forum!

Responsibilities

• Provide premier customer service to lenders, borrowers, other servicing staff and regional offices.
• Manage a portfolio of Agency and/or CMBS loans with varying requirements and regulations.
• Underwrite and make recommendations for lender consent of borrower requests, including lease approvals, maturity extensions, partial releases/substitutions of collateral, easements, condemnations, ownership transfers, loan assumptions, etc.
• Coordinate with legal counsel and borrowers to document and close transactions upon final lender approval.
• Provide training and mentoring across the team on areas of expertise including risk management, underwriting and general CRE knowledge.
• Assist team members on advanced or complicated consent requests.
• Calculate and coordinate loan payoff requests, including yield maintenance calculations.
• Assist Manager(s) with monitoring team tasks, reviewing write-ups/recommendations, quality control, and lender feedback.
• Analyze annual and quarterly financial statements for multifamily and commercial properties in accordance with the requirements of Freddie Mac and conduit lenders.
• Follow up with borrowers regarding variances and general income and expense questions.
• Perform financial covenant testing calculations including NOI, DSCR, debt yield, etc.
• Review property repair verification inspections conducted by third party vendors and regional offices.
• Follow up with borrowers to resolve any post-closing deferred maintenance or other high-risk items identified during the annual inspection.
• Process insurance loss requests, manage proceeds, and monitor the restoration of the property.
• Review and make recommendations for releases from reserves including capital expenditure, repair, debt service reserve, rental achievement, TI/LC, and insurance loss.
• Monitor and update monthly loan reports utilized by lenders and management to analyze portfolio risk.
• Audit new loan boarding and setup to ensure loan terms and covenants were accurately captured in the servicing system.
• Monitor and collect outstanding mortgage payments, carefully documenting collection efforts.
• Minimal business travel for lender visits, industry/company conferences, etc. (1-3 times per year).
• Serve on procedure committees updating policies for the Portfolio & Asset Management Department.
• May participate in department strategic initiatives.
• Perform other reasonable tasks/projects as assigned within department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in finance, real estate, or accounting.
• 4-6 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Background in commercial lending or asset management preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate finance and commercial loan terminology.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, asset management and underwriting skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and training abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team, with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Problem solving skills to reflect level of responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Adoption assistance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave