Real Estate Associate

  • Full-time

Company Description

You and Northwestern Mutual. We believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. And we’re much stronger together than we are apart. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they’re just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.

Our business is about helping people secure their financial futures, and that starts with putting people first – our clients, our employees and our field representatives. Northwestern Mutual is known for financial strength. We’re strong, innovative and growing. Come grow with us.

Job Description

At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.

We're strong and growing. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We're strong, innovative and growing.

We invest in our people. We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business.

We care.  We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they're passionate about.

 

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

What's the role?
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Northwestern Mutual Real Estate Investments, LLC (NMRE) is responsible for managing the real estate investments of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.  Northwestern Mutual is one of the largest investors in commercial real estate in the U.S., with a diversified portfolio of mortgage loans and equity investments across U.S. markets and major property types. 

BASIC FUNCTION:  

  • The Associate position is located in the NMRE home office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is responsible for providing underwriting and due diligence support on proposed new debt and equity investments. Real Estate Associates evaluate a broad range of property types and investment structures. Functions include:

    • Leading the investment underwriting process in the home office, coordinating with multiple functional units – Architecture, Environmental, Law, Closing, Insurance and Tax.
    • Working with investment production professionals in a designated field office to prepare deal submissions, review due diligence materials and gather additional information as needed.
    • Developing a working knowledge of property-level data, market fundamentals and deal terms on multiple transactions.
    • Preparing and maintaining loan pricing and equity return models.
    • Preparing final underwriting documents for, and presenting investments to, senior management for final approval.
    • Assisting field office personnel with ongoing monitoring of investments, including the review and analysis of servicing requests.
    • Some travel is required.

 

Bring Your Best! What this role needs:

 

  • Masters degree in Real Estate, Finance, or an MBA (preferably with an emphasis in Real Estate, Finance or Accounting).

  • Two years of experience in commercial real estate investment, development, asset management or mortgage lending.

  • Understanding of current market conditions as they relate to U.S. commercial real estate sectors and geographical locations.

 

 

 

Location: 720 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee, 53202, United States (US)
 

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