Analyst, Underwriting

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .   Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.    Summary/Objective: The Analyst will become familiar with the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac financing programs being offered by JLL and the required processing and underwriting responsibilities outlined for each program.  Further, the Analyst will have the opportunity to be an integral participant in all stages of the underwriting, closing and delivery of a multifamily agency transaction including the initial underwriting sizing of the loan, assessing the quality of the credit information provided, traveling to inspect assets and meet with customers and participate in critical final loan delivery activities. The Analyst must demonstrate attention to detail, an organizational and analytical orientation, an ability to engage with Borrower and Borrower representatives particularly while attending site inspections and possess the initiative to work in an independent and reliable manner. Essential Functions: Responsible for complex financial modeling of multifamily transactions that includes analyzing property operating statements and rent rolls and determining a pro-forma NOI used for Loan determination, to be further reviewed and approved by UW.  This includes obtaining and interpreting certain market and comparable data to make informed underwriting decisions, and further includes identifying and communicating questions regarding a property’s financial operations Review reports completed by third parties, including but not limited to appraisal, physical condition assessments, architectural/cost, market study, environmental, zoning and any other relevant third-party reports for accuracy and compliance with Investor requirements and participate in the preparation of comments and requested revisions from the third party providers Must be technically proficient in accessing various database systems (both internal and external) available to JLL to obtain, assimilate and interpret certain key data points that influence the underwriting of the loan Must understand and review real estate documents such as leases, loan document schedule, third party reports, etc. to determine whether additional risks are presented to a transaction Complete most, if not all, of the various sections of the complex Underwriting model utilized in the financial analysis of a transaction Author various integral sections of the Underwriter’s narrative, including but not limited to the following: Property Description Market Submarket Management PNA Environmental Appraisal Waiver Form, if applicable Review all documentation received from client/borrower for completeness and accuracy.  Report any issue of concern to team Underwriter Will complete site inspections of multifamily assets and submarkets (neighborhoods) to determine acceptability for financing.  This includes interpreting neighborhood trends, adequacy of Borrower maintenance practices and that lender expectations are met and consistent with third party conclusions.  The Analyst will conduct/lead said inspection that usually involves meeting with and discussing the asset and transaction with key Borrower representatives and management Offer direction to the team for guide compliance, and assist with underwriting/closing timeline Work with underwriter and vendors to ensure that all parties have a clear understanding of their responsibilities Analyze and evaluate borrower ownership structures to ensure that the application meets