The Horizon Group is searching for an Asset Manager to join our client’s asset management team. The Asset Manager will assist the team in monitoring and asset managing commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans and securities. Our client is a New York City based multi-strategy CRE investment platform that originates and securitizes senior mortgages, invests in subordinate debt including mezzanine loans, B-Notes and preferred equity, and opportunistically buys CMBS tranches including B-pieces & performing & distressed whole loans.
About the Role:
Work directly with the head of Asset Management to manage a rapidly growing portfolio of real estate debt and equity assets (fixed rate loans, bridge loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity and b-piece investments). Assets are secured by all property types (including multi-family, office, retail, industrial, manufactured housing, hotel, self-storage, independent living facilities and land) with loan sizes ranging from $2.5 million to over $100 million.
Responsibilities:
This position entails active asset management, surveillance and risk monitoring of portfolio holdings including:
Collection and review of borrower provided reporting packages
Analysis of financial, market and real estate information
Regular interaction with borrowers, servicers, and partners
Preparation of quarterly and annual investor reports
Auditing and review of new loans
Collection and distribution of monthly loan payments
Measure and monitor loan and investment performance
Servicing of loans and investments, which includes collecting payments, processing payoffs, handling loan modifications and ensuring compliance with loan agreements
Regular valuation of investment portfolio and underlying real estate properties
Conduct site inspections as necessary
Assist in all aspects of the commercial mortgage securitization and b piece acquisition process, involving exposure to hundreds of commercial real estate financings secured by all property types in diverse U.S. markets. Synthesis of large amounts of information and direct participation in the sale of CRE loan portfolios. Specific responsibilities include:
Preparation of asset summary reports and large loan summaries
Preparation of various spreadsheets used to aggregate loan and property level data
Interaction with buy-side investors, loan sellers, and rating agencies
Database oversight
Qualifications:
Minimum of 4-year college degree in related field
4+ years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, preferably with a focus on asset management and monitoring of commercial real estate loans
Ability to manage multiple projects, work closely with others as well as independently to produce accurate, detailed work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Well-developed analytical skills, along with strong written and oral communication capabilities
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Working knowledge of real estate valuation and financial modeling
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. It does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, and or sexual orientation.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance, Other, and Customer Service
Industries
Real Estate, Financial Services, and Banking
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