CMLS, one of Canada’s largest Commercial Real Estate lenders, is looking for an Senior Analyst, Real Estate Finance to join Ottawa’s commercial origination team, one of our fastest growing teams in the country. We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our team as a Senior Analyst, and contribute to our delivery of industry knowledge, perspective and finance strategies tailored to our clients’ objectives.  We are a fast-paced, results oriented company with a strong culture of teamwork and an entrepreneurial spirit at our core. 

This role is designed for an ambitious individual with a long-term growth outlook focused on building a strong reputation in the commercial lending industry. The successful candidate will demonstrate dedication to growing and maintaining relationships, a thirst to learn, an entrepreneurial spirit and technical competence. We want an individual who is committed to growing with our team.

About the Role:

You will provide timely and proactive support including: 

• Detailed Due Diligence and Analysis of real estate debt opportunities.
• • In this role, you will build a deep understanding of credit analysis on CMHC insured and Conventional financing transactions ranging from $2 million to over $100 million. 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. 
• Communicate your findings both verbally and written.
• • In our business, the difference between making a deal and losing a deal often comes down to effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. Be prepared to write detailed pitches and presentations, outlining the deal structure and the findings of your analysis. You will also learn the right questions to ask and to ‘pitch’ the deal verbally to both clients, internal decision-makers, and external Lenders
• Assist with satisfying pre-funding conditions required to fund real estate loans.
• • To take a loan from concept to funding requires significant information gathering and dissemination. Detailed and persistent attention to driving this process forward and communicating with relevant stakeholders is a key responsibility of the Analyst.
• Meeting and building relationships with Clients, Investors, and external Lenders.
• • Building relationships and trust with our stakeholders and market professionals is what drives our success. Networking, client meetings, handling internal and external communications are all going to be important in achieving success, both for you and the team.
• Other duties as assigned.
• • An entrepreneur does whatever needs to be done to run a successful business, no matter how big or small the task is. We are a fast-paced, high-volume office. Be prepared to step-up as needed to assist with running a smooth operation. 
• We work on some unique real estate projects that shape our city and the other markets we service. This is a dynamic work environment where we work hard and play hard.

This role is for you if you:

• 2-4 years of industry experience in real estate financing
• You have a strong understanding of financial statement analysis and have a passion for real estate.
• Are a critical thinker and solutions driven
• You have completed an undergraduate degree in one of the following concentrations: finance, economics, urban land development, accounting, appraisal or business administration.
• You are an intermediate to advanced level user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Financial accreditations including CPA, CFA, considered an asset
• Masters Degree including MBA considered an asset
• Argus proficiency considered an asset
• You possess strong organizational skills with a very high attention to detail and accuracy.
• You take ownership of your work and always demonstrate a high degree of accountability and commitment.
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Being bilingual in English and French is considered an asset. 
• You are a motivated self-starter who is very results driven.
• You have a sense of urgency, and a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• You possess an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to provide flexible solutions to our clients.

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
• Hybrid work arrangements and telecommuting opportunities
• And more!

Who are we?

Established in 1974, CMLS is Canada’s leading provider of capital solutions for commercial property owners, developers and real estate investors. With over 50 years of experience, 30,000 clients, $70 billion in assets under administration, and a recent partnership with Quebec-based Nesto Group, CMLS has solidified its leadership in Canada’s commercial real estate mortgage market. The company is trusted by Canada's most prominent banks, investment managers, insurance companies, and pension funds, and continues to build on its solid foundation of financial strength and expertise to deliver unparalleled capital solutions to their clients nationwide.

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 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.

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