Walker & Dunlop · 1 day ago
Compliance Analyst
Needham, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
1+ years expWalker & Dunlop is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry. The Compliance Analyst supports the AVP of Servicing Compliance in executing the Loan review program, performing reviews, maintaining trackers, coordinating audits, and ensuring compliance and data integrity.
Commercial Real EstateConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesReal Estate Investment
Hiring Manager
Nicole Pratt
Responsibilities
Maintain the Servicing & Asset Management control framework by updating the control inventory (objectives, controls, owners, frequency, evidence) and keeping the evidence library current
Execute assigned evaluation steps to test design and operating effectiveness, documenting steps, evidence, and conclusions
Perform loan reviews, including end-to-end file testing and thematic checks against agency guides and internal standards; produce reproducible workpapers; escalate KYC/AML exceptions
Manage the tracker of management action plans: update status, collect closure evidence, publish weekly/monthly aging, and escalate overdue items
Support audits by logging requests, tracking submissions, assembling response packages, and ensuring corrective actions are validated through closure
Prepare reporting dashboards and concise summaries highlighting trends, repeat defects, time-to-closure, owners, and due dates
Maintain policy and guide-update records, including calendars, version history, implementation trackers, and supporting evidence (procedures, trainings, system updates)
Track vendor compliance by maintaining the registry of screenings, insurance/continuity confirmations, information-security reviews, and expirations
Run exception reports and reconciliations for critical data elements; investigate mismatches and coordinate with business and technology teams to resolve issues
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required (or equivalent relevant work experience)
1+ years of experience in Servicing, Asset Management, loan review/quality control, or a documentation-intensive commercial real estate finance role
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and advanced Excel proficiency; ability to learn BI tools (Power BI or Tableau)
Clear written and verbal communication skills; dependable follow-through across multiple deadlines
Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders
Preferred
Familiarity with multifamily agency programs (e.g., Fannie Mae DUS, Freddie Mac Optigo) preferred
Benefits
Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
Competitive dental and vision benefits
401(k) + match
Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Career development opportunities
Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
Company
Walker & Dunlop
Walker & Dunlop is a commercial real estate finance and advisory firm that creates strong capital markets and investment sales capabilities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.23BKey Investors
Fannie MaeTYKO CapitalHudson Bay Capital Management
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $156.62M
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $170M
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Willy Walker
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Howard Smith
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer and Board Member
Recent News
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