Your RoleAs a Screening Analyst, you will support the underwriting and execution of complex real estate financing transactions across Ascent's lending platform. You will work closely with underwriters and cross-functional teams to evaluate borrowers, analyze property-level performance, support due diligence efforts, and help drive transactions through the closing process.
This role is ideal for someone who is analytical, highly organized, and eager to learn in a collaborative, execution-focused environment.
What You'll Do - Analyze borrower, guarantor, and property financials, including tax returns, operating statements, rent rolls, and cash flow reporting
- Assist with underwriting models, credit analyses, and investment memorandums to support financing recommendations
- Support the evaluation and structuring of real estate lending opportunities across multiple asset types
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders across underwriting, servicing, operations, legal, and capital markets to facilitate efficient deal execution
- Assist with transaction management at initial review.
- Conduct market research and supply-demand analysis to support investment and credit decisions
- Maintain organized loan files, track transaction milestones, and ensure accuracy of documentation and reporting
- Participate in borrower meetings, and due diligence reviews as needed
- Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies across the underwriting and execution workflow
What You Bring - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Accounting, or related field
- 1-2 years of experience in finance, commercial real estate, lending, underwriting, or related analytical roles preferred
- Strong financial analysis and Excel modeling capabilities
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to take initiative
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
- Experience with loan underwriting, credit analysis, or real estate financial analysis is a plus
What Success Looks Like - You communicate proactively and follow through consistently
- You take ownership of your work and operate with accountability
- You are adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
- You approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset
- You balance analytical rigor with practical execution
- You contribute positively to team culture and collaboration
The Pay - Salary for this role is $80,000-95,000 annually plus eligibility for a 15% bonus.
The Work Environment - This role works on-site from Ascent's Encino office, Monday - Thursday (Fridays are work-from-home).
Our BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits include five health plans, two dental plans, health savings and flexible spending accounts, vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and other optional benefits from which to choose.
