Underwriting Analyst

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 Analyst for our Underwriting Group. The Analyst will work closely with clients, internal teams and various third parties involved in financing transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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
• Evaluate new transaction packages for completeness
• Analyze financial statements and tax returns submitted by borrowers and maintain quality control of financial models
• 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 2 years of experience in real estate, lending, 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
• Superior attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills