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Underwriter I - Real Estate Finance - Analyst Development Program (NY)

Employer
First Citizens Bank
Location
New York, USA
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 8, 2024
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Job Function
Accounting/Audit/Tax
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
Overview

Underwriter I - Real Estate Finance - Analyst Development Program

The Real Estate Finance Group within First Citizens Bank is hiring an Underwriting Analyst to participate in the Commercial Bank Analyst Development Program. Real Estate Finance maintains long-standing relationships with institutional commercial real estate sponsors across the U.S. We provide financing for acquisitions, repositionings, and refinancings of commercial real estate properties, specializing in industrial, multi-family, retail and office product. We closely work with institutional sponsors and professional CRE firms and other capital sources in the market. In conjunction with our financing capabilities, we also provide access to the full breadth of First Citizens banking products.

About the Analyst Development Program:

As an Analyst you will participate in the Commercial Bank Analyst Development Program which is designed to build a broad and deep technical skillset through formal classes, online coursework, and on the job training.

The program begins July 9. 2025 on-site at our New York City Office with an 8-week intensive curriculum where participants learn about:
  • Underwriting fundamentals
  • Financial Analysis and Excel Modeling
  • First Citizens Bank Core Values
  • Application-specific training on systems
  • Business unit overviews with team leaders
  • Strategic priorities of the Bank
  • Credit Policies and Procedures

Following the 8 weeks, Analysts join their local teams and stay connected with colleagues through training and professional development sessions. We provide a superior foundation and launchpad for continued success for our Analysts as they begin their careers.

Responsibilities

Upon completion of the ADP program, candidates will join the Real Estate Finance Team and work within a team construct to assist in the credit underwriting and portfolio management of diverse debt solutions for commercial real estate owners and operators.

Analysts will assist the Underwriting Deal Team and Portfolio Managers in the following:
  • Underwrite commercial real estate loans including bridge, transitional and construction for multi-family, office, retail, industrial, and hotel properties.
  • Collect, organize and interpret relevant market data.
  • Review property and sponsor information - rent rolls, operating statements, balance sheets.
  • Identify key transaction issues, risks and mitigants to those risks.
  • Contribute to credit approval memos and submit for approval.
  • Participate in meetings with Credit.
  • Coordinate due diligence information collection.
  • Participate and manage the transaction process among key stakeholders.
  • Prepare term sheets; assist with legal documentation.
  • Participate in the management of loans post origination, including risk ratings and classification.
  • Monitor compliance with loan terms and performance of existing portfolio of loans.
  • Prepare quarterly and annual reviews where necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with all FCB policies and procedures.
  • Firm understanding of FCB systems and resources

Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree required upon start of the program.

Preferred:
  • Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.3, preferred GPA of 3.5.
  • Previous internship experience in an analytical role within a financial services institution.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Enjoys collaborating with others.

If hired in New York, the base pay for this position is generally between $36.06/hr - 43.27/hr. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

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