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Northmarq’s Seattle office is seeking an Investment Sales Analyst to join a top-performing multifamily brokerage team. You will drive property analysis and financial underwriting across assignments; prepare Broker Opinions of Value and Offering Memorandums; conduct submarket and comparable research; translate physical and financial data into compelling marketing materials; and support Managing Directors and brokers on key initiatives and day-to-day operations while interfacing with owners and property managers. Ideal candidates bring commercial real estate analytical experience (multifamily preferred), strong critical thinking, and the ability to manage a robust deal pipeline, working independently and collaboratively with in the team, and willing to work extended hours when needed.
**This position is a Full-time on-site position with a near-term start requirement.
Position Responsibilities:
- Underwrite income-producing assets using Excel software including:
- Analyze historical operating statements, budgets, leases and loan agreements, as well as current market conditions to determine financial underwriting assumptions.
- Review, analyze, comprehend, abstract, and interpret various types of real estate documents.
- Identify critical property-level financial issues and recommend areas for value-add opportunities.
- Create evaluations of properties and sensitivity analyses.
- Develop compelling narratives around the property to showcase the investment opportunity to industry professionals effectively.
- Strategize with team members and provide materials that allow the top producers to generate new relationships, including gathering and tracking critical data points for research and business development purposes.
- Ability to present results of analyses in a formal client setting to audiences with a wide range of financial acumen.
- Stay informed on market trends to enhance valuation accuracy and marketing strategies.
- Direct communication with Capital Markets professionals, property managers, asset managers, and principals to clarify inconsistencies found during the underwriting process and address other property-specific issues.
What We’re Looking For:
- Four-year college degree (Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or Business preferred).
- Minimum 1–2 years of financial analysis experience; experience valuing income-producing properties is a plus.
- Strong financial analysis and real estate underwriting knowledge (DCF, IRR, NPV, Time Value of Money, Return on Equity).
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret financial statements and real estate/loan documents (e.g., deed of trust).
- Excellent writing skills to clearly convey the property, submarket, and opportunity in marketing materials.
- Strong verbal communication skills; able to interact effectively and professionally with internal and external partners.
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple assignments with changing priorities.
- Team player with a strong work ethic and passion for commercial real estate.
- Knowledge of Seattle submarkets and real estate trends preferred.
Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!
Northmarq carefully considers a variety of factors when determining compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The starting salary range for this position is in the range of $75,000.00-$85,000.00 annually, plus bonus and benefits offered. This range represents a good-faith estimate. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will be based on their specific skills, qualifications, and experience.