Multi-Housing Debt – Agency Analyst - Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

Multi-Housing Debt – Agency Analyst Position

Job Summary 

This position is focused exclusively on leading the underwriting and loan submissions for the origination and execution of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loans. The Agency Debt Analyst will have the opportunity to be involved in every stage of a Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae transaction, including preliminary underwriting, quote submission, loan application, credit submission, loan commitment, and closing.  Will work with the Dallas Debt Placement Team to efficiently pursue Agency executions in a high-energy, team-focused environment. Important to embrace our Culture of Mentorship and to both learn and share Best Practices.

Main Responsibilities 

• Prepare loan submission templates for the quoting and execution of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Loans
• Opportunity to mentor & teach broader analytical Team and Lead the Agency analyst support pool
• Facilitate the entire Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loan origination and closing processes taking ownership of transaction from quote submission through loan closing – working closely with Producers through both originations and closing processes.
• Manage the due diligence process and be the driving force in working through the marketing and closing processes for each transaction, and be in constant communication with the Producer, the market and the Client.  Use this information from the marketing process to assist clients in making decisions related to their business plan and capital structure. 
• Work closely with the JLL Credit & Closing Teams to facilitate credit review and approval.
• While this job description is focused on Agency expertise, this candidate will also have exposure to other Multi-Housing capital sources including banks, insurance companies, debt funds, and CMBS lenders.
• Must be good teammate with competitive desire to constantly improve. Natural teacher who shares best practices and works to “upskill” teammates when possible.
• Must understand and review real estate documents (third party reports, loan documents, appraisals, etc.) to determine if any issues exist and determine what could be a concern. 
• Participate in weekly office meetings with Producers to discuss deal flow, deal status, market conditions and review new client leads. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Experience Required 

• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis environment working with Freddie Mac and/or Fannie Mae loan Originations  
• Familiarity with Loan Submission Templates and strong technical skills working in Excel
• Self-motivated, team oriented, and strong time management skills to prioritize deadlines. 

• Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information. 
• Ability to be an independent worker with a team player attitude. 
• Natural Teacher and desire for those around you to maximize their potential.
• Humble, hard-working, and great attitude are must-haves.
• Client-service mindset with goal to deliver exceptional service
• Strong attention to detail with few mental mistakes
• High Moral Character.

Education 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Computer Skills 

• Intermediate working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and Word. 

Environment 

• Office

• Work with computers