Analyst, Real Estate Finance

Analyst, Real Estate Finance 

Ottawa, Ontario

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 /yr.

CMLS Financial is looking for an Analyst, Real Estate Finance to join our growing Commercial Origination team. We are a fast-paced, high-volume office that works on some interesting real estate projects that shape our city and the markets that we service. In this role, the Analyst will provide support to the Ottawa, Ontario Commercial Origination team in the processing of CMHC-insured and conventional financing transactions ranging from $5 million to over $100 million.

Role & Responsibilities:

You will provide timely and proactive support to your team including: 

• Conduct in-depth analysis and detailed due diligence on loan applications which will facilitate credit decisions by CMLS and external Lenders, as the team acts as both a direct Lender and in an advisory capacity.
• Write detailed credit applications outlining the deal structure and the findings of your analysis.
• Review third party reports (ie appraisals, environmental reports and engineering reports, etc) to ensure compliance with internal requirements, lending guidelines and investor terms and conditions.
• Assist with satisfying pre-funding conditions required to fund given loans.
• Assist with CMLS system requirements for file administration, and loan underwriting & funding workflow
• Significant information gathering and dissemination to communicate with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals and objectives of the London Commercial Origination team.

Skills & Qualifications:

• You have completed an undergraduate degree in one of the following concentrations: finance, economics, urban land development, accounting or business administration.
• You have a strong understanding of financial analysis and have a passion for real estate.
• You are an intermediate to advanced level user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint), with a demonstrated skillset in Microsoft Excel
• You possess strong organizational skills with a very high attention to detail and accuracy.
• You take ownership of your work and demonstrate a high degree of accountability and commitment at all times.
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• You are a motivated self-starter who is very results driven.
• You have a sense of urgency with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.

Benefits and Perks

Some of the benefits we offer at CMLS are:

• Health and Wellness Spending Accounts
• Health, Drug, Vision, and Dental benefits
• Paid vacation, sick days, and personal days (in addition to all civil and statutory holidays)
• RRSP Matching Program
• Maternity / Parental Leave Top Up Program 
• Discounted gym memberships
• Travel assistance and EAP
• Business Casual dress code
• Company social events + sport teams
• And more!

Who are we?

Established in 1974, CMLS Financial is the leading provider of capital solutions for commercial property owners, developers and real estate investors. We have over 50 years of experience, 35,000 clients, $45 billion in assets under administration, and offices coast to coast. Some of Canada's most prominent banks, investment managers, insurance companies, and pension funds rely on CMLS Financial for a variety of critically important services. Building on our solid foundation of financial strength and experience, we continue to deliver unparalleled capital solutions for all our clients' needs. 

You will love working here

Employees tell us that they love that we strike the balance in creating an incredibly professional, yet dynamic and enjoyable corporate culture. We work in a fluid and fast-paced environment that is supportive of energetic and motivated individuals who pride themselves on being flexible and results-driven. Business is booming and that means that our employees are able to gain valuable exposure, have lots of learning opportunities, and truly impact the business. We are committed to providing our people with a challenging and rewarding career because our employees are what set us apart and we know it.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CMLS Financial is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We want to hear from you!

If you are confident that you would be a strong asset to our team, submit both a cover letter and resume today. Be sure to tell us why you believe yourself to be a perfect fit! We thank all applicants for their time in applying, however we will only contact those selected for an interview. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.