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Senior Underwriter - Real Estate

Alexander Chapman, Minneapolis, MN, United States


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I'm working with an established Real Estate firm in Minneapolis seeking a Senior Underwriter to join their team.

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Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years of commercial real estate underwriting experience
  • Strong understanding of valuation methods, including income capitalization, DCF, and sales comparison.
  • Advanced Excel skills , including building and stress-testing detailed cash flow models and debt structures.
  • Ability to identify and evaluate credit risks, lease rollover exposure, market concentration, and sensitivity scenarios.
  • Working knowledge of insurance requirements and coverage considerations by asset location.
  • Experience with zoning, environmental due diligence, title and survey review, and closing documentation.
  • Experience managing or mentoring junior staff.
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Problem‑solver who can identify issues and propose solutions.
  • Able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
  • Comfortable working in a small, growing organization and taking on a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Perform full underwriting and due diligence for commercial real estate transactions and resolve underwriting issues as they arise.
  • Review appraisal reports for accuracy, completeness, and overall reasonableness of value conclusions.
  • Review insurance policies to confirm required coverages are in place.
  • Review Plan and Cost reports, when applicable, to confirm the appropriateness of the capital stack.
  • Review borrower organizational documents to ensure proper loan structure and authority.
  • Review credit memoranda prepared by junior staff to ensure compliance with underwriting standards and closing timelines.
  • Coordinate with internal and external legal counsel to ensure deal documents accurately reflect transaction terms.
  • Manage closings by working with title companies, lenders, attorneys, and other third parties to ensure timely funding.
  • Coordinate with the servicing team to transition loans from underwriting to servicing after closing.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance

Industries

Real Estate, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

Location & Compensation

Minneapolis, MN – $59,000.00–$94,000.00

Additional Information

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