Please send both your Cover Letter and Resume to hiring@mbpartners.com to complete your application.
Max Benjamin Partners (“MBP”) is seeking a talented and highly motivated individual who has experience originating debt and equity for commercial real estate assets or is interested in breaking into Commercial real estate finance.
The associate position originates and executes CRE Loans and equity placement as part of the MBP Capital Markets team, helping manage the firm's extensive pipeline. The candidate selected for this position would operate out of our office in Beverly Hills, CA. The right candidate must be capable of managing the financing process from start to finish. Responsibilities for any transaction include outreach, origination, underwriting, application processing, and closing.
The individual selected for this position will be expected to work in a fast-paced environment under minimal supervision amongst a close-knit team of 20 loan originators that finance more than $800,000,000 of commercial mortgage loans each year. Experience working with title/escrow, real estate law, and underwriting are all added benefits. The ideal candidate will be an effective problem-solver in addition to possessing analytical and interpersonal communications skills. Additionally, strong organizational skills are a must as you will likely be responsible for more than five transactions in a given month while also being expected to perform unforeseen duties and assignments as needed.
If you're looking for aggressive growth with a company that will help you reach your true potential, this is the job for you. Join our fast-growing, sales-driven team and help us change the face of the commercial real estate industry. You will be exposed to all aspects of the commercial real estate financing process and will be given the opportunity to develop fundamental commercial real estate skills.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Business Administration,
Real Estate Development, or Finance
Main Responsibilities:
Perform quick analyses and underwriting of commercial real estate transactions
Day-to-day communication with borrowers, lenders, attorneys, title and escrow officers,
and report writers on any closing items, changes, and due dates
Develop and maintain detailed checklists and timelines for each transaction file
Review loan applications
Coordinate loan requirements with third-party vendors, attorneys, and escrow companies
Obtain zoning letters and certificates of occupancy
Gather and submit lender closing items and documentation
Compile invoices and wiring instructions for payment by escrow
Coordination of loan documents and signing
Post-closing - gather loan documentation and submit closing files to servicing department and the borrower
Maintain and update pipeline of loans in process in the company tracking system
Qualifications:
A strong basis in Microsoft Suite and Microsoft Excel
2+ years in commercial real estate capital markets, banking, or other related functions
Escrow or title experience is a plus
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, ability to synthesize large amounts of information, analyze risk, and identify mitigating factors
Ability to function as part of a flat organization, manage several projects at once, and work effectively as an individual and as part of multiple teams
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas in a persuasive, organized, and articulate manner
Ability to follow up independently and play the role of project manager
Ability to manage several projects at once
Must have the ambition to learn, grow & succeed
Confident, self-assured, & works well under pressure
Target-driven and focused on delivering results towards your long-term goals
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise independent judgment and analysis.
Salary:
Commission-based per industry standards with competitive split structure
About Max Benjamin Partners:
Max Benjamin Partners is a boutique real estate investment bank in Beverly Hills specializing in innovative capital solutions for real estate developers and investors. Our vast network of international and domestic capital providers, our creative and comprehensive approach to the capital stack, and our willingness to go above and beyond for our clients allow us to deliver the most competitive financing options on the market. Since inception, we have successfully been involved in $3B of debt and equity placements over more than 250 transactions. MBP is an associate-centric firm dedicated to empowering our originators. We offer a competitive commissions structure and every hire has a clear pathway to partnership at our firm.
MBP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It has been and will continue to be the policy of Max Benjamin Partners, Inc., its subsidiaries, and affiliates to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected categories.
To Apply:
Please send both your Cover Letter and Resume to contact@mbpartners.com to complete your application. We will reach out to you via email with next steps once the full application is in receipt. Thank you in advance for your interest. We look forward to learning about your background and career goals and can't wait to welcome a new member to our team.