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Spring11 - Part-time Borrower Credit Research Analyst

Spring11 - Part-time Borrower Credit Research Analyst

NEWMARK

New Paltz, NY • Remote

$20 - $45/hr

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

Newmark rating

9.4

Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

1st of 153 rated real estate companies

Job description

Spring11 is seeking highly motivated, investigative research assistant to join our growing Borrower Credit Team. This role is responsible for aiding a lead researcher in creating detailed investigative reports to be used in commercial real estate loan transactions to ensure that financial, regulatory, and reputational risks are mitigated. Using a variety of open public records sources and proprietary data, research assistants are responsible for assisting in completing full investigative due diligence reports.  Research assistants work on multiple transactions with hard deadlines but create their own schedule.

SPRING11

Spring11, an affiliate of Newmark provides a full suite of commercial real estate services to a wide range of clients including some of the world's largest banks, debt and equity funds, REITs, life insurance companies, brokerages, and investors throughout the United States and Europe. Our team consists of over 600 people based in New York, Atlanta, Houston, Kansas City, Boca Raton, and Chennai, India.  

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Spring11 is seeking highly motivated, investigative research assistant to join our growing Borrower Credit Team. This role is responsible for aiding a lead researcher in creating detailed investigative reports to be used in commercial real estate loan transactions to ensure that financial, regulatory, and reputational risks are mitigated. Using a variety of open public records sources and proprietary data, research assistants are responsible for assisting in completing full investigative due diligence reports.  Research assistants work on multiple transactions with hard deadlines but create their own schedule.

LOCATION:

New Paltz, NY or remote worker (US)

JOB SCHEDULE:

Project-based role with each project estimated at approximately 20 hours. 

  • Bachelor's degree required.  English, Social Sciences, Political Science, degrees preferred

  • Strong analytical, judgment, and research skills.  Research experience is preferred

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and it's applications

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to keep confidential information protected

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment

  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills

  • Self-directed, detail-oriented individual with sharp critical thinking skills

  • Willing to work on other projects as assigned

SALARY:

$20-$45 per hour

The expected hourly rate for this position ranges from $$20-$45. The actual rate will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Work from home, project based with deadlines.

NOTE: 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

  • Assist a lead researcher in completing full due diligence investigative reports including research, analysis, and report findings

  • Support researchers and management for workflow collaboration, asking/answering questions, and alert the lead researcher of any negative findings

  • Exhibit accountability while handling sensitive information

  • Participate in training and development activities as requested

  • Keep organized files of documents, communications, and expenses

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