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Hilco Global · 2 weeks ago

Associate / Senior Associate – Underwriting, Real Estate Capital

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $140K/yr

2+ years exp

Hilco Global is the world’s preeminent authority on maximizing the value of assets for both healthy and distressed companies. The role focuses on underwriting and executing opportunistic real estate credit investments across all major U.S. asset classes, requiring strong financial acumen and collaboration across various teams.

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Responsibilities

Conduct due diligence and underwrite a range of real estate credit opportunities, including opportunistic bridge loans, senior stretch loans, note acquisitions, mezzanine debt, debtor-in-possession (DIP) loans, and equity

Prepare and present investment materials, including transaction screenings, investment summaries, asset summary reports (ASRs), and detailed credit memoranda for internal committees

Perform comprehensive credit and financial analyses of properties, sponsors, borrowers, and major tenants, incorporating review of operating statements, rent rolls, and third-party reports

Collaborate with originators, Hilco industry experts, and the Hilco Capital Solutions team to evaluate and structure both single-asset and portfolio transactions

Partner closely with ORIX’s real estate credit, risk, portfolio management, and asset management teams to ensure alignment and consistency in underwriting discipline

Manage and maintain the deal pipeline, tracking active and prospective investment opportunities across the platform

Contribute to the continued development of underwriting models, internal processes, and best practices to enhance the platform’s efficiency and analytical rigor

Participate in market research and strategic analysis to identify emerging opportunities across sectors and geographies

Qualification

Commercial real estate lendingUnderwritingCredit analysisFinancial modelingRisk mitigationFinancial statement analysisEntrepreneurial mindsetCommunication skillsProject managementAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

2–5 years of experience in commercial real estate lending, underwriting, or credit analysis, with exposure to multiple asset classes (retail, industrial, office, hotel, multifamily, etc.)

A strong credit mindset and ability to structure and underwrite loans that effectively mitigate risk while meeting diverse capital source requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA and/or formal credit training a plus

Proven ability to analyze complex financial statements, cash flows, and third-party due diligence reports

Highly proficient in Excel, with the ability to build and interpret financial and valuation models

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior management or investment committees

Self-starter with exceptional attention to detail, organizational ability, and project management skills, capable of handling multiple deals simultaneously

Collaborative, team-oriented professional with the ability to work effectively across a matrixed organization

Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to join a growing, dynamic platform with significant deal flow and exposure to complex, high-yield transactions