Commercial Real Estate Underwriter

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis of Commercial Real Estate properties (e.g., multi-family, office, industrial, retail, hospitality) and associated sponsors/borrowers, including historical performance, pro forma projections, rent rolls, operating statements, and balance sheet analysis
• Develop and maintain complex financial models (DCF, valuation, sensitivity analysis) specific to various CRE asset types and transaction structures (e.g., acquisition, development, refinance)
• Prepare well-reasoned and succinct credit approval request memorandums, highlighting key risks, mitigants, and actionable recommendations
• Conducts projection modeling, stress testing and other analyses using research and evaluations from a wide variety of sources
• Support Senior Underwriters in making recommendations/credit decisions, including risk ratings and regulatory classifications, using both quantitative models and qualitative judgment
• Oversees periodic relationship credit monitoring including preparing Annual Reviews (ARs), Quarterly Reviews (QRs), and Criticized Credit Reviews (CCRs), ensuring effective information sharing and timely execution within global time zones
• Proactively identify early warning signs of credit deterioration and elevate concerns to senior portfolio managers, proposing corrective actions
• Review and validate the quality of financial spreads, reports, and static data updates
• Supports the Senior Underwriter and Underwriter during internal reviews (BICR, COBRA, IA) and external regulatory exam responses
• Prepare executive-level materials and presentations summarizing complex financial analysis and risk assessments
• Ensures all transactions are in compliance with regulatory and Citi guidelines, policies and procedures
• Expected to be fully conversant on safe and sound risk practices within Real Estate Credit including all policies, procedures, laws, regulations and risk limits specific to their Portfolio

• 3-6 years of relevant experience
• Previous experience working directly in Commercial Real Estate underwriting or credit preferably in the financial services industry
• Strong financial modeling experience in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling, data manipulation, and scenario analysis
• Ability to apply credit and risk principles toward business goals
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize, prioritize and drive results with a high sense of urgency
• Must be highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and possess effective interpersonal, organizational and analytic skills
• Solid organizational skills with ability and willingness to work under pressure and manages time and priorities effectively with little to no supervision
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority
• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

MBA or CFA or CA preferred

• Extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders
• More traditional learning
• Opportunity to give back and make a positive impact through volunteerism
• Career growth and development opportunities