Coordinates commercial real estate finance transactions by maintaining financial templates, organizing closing documents, updating trackers and databases, and responding to internal status requests. The role requires strong attention to detail, writing, time management, multitasking, and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. It is fully onsite in Cedarhurst, New York, and requires permanent U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship.
Company Description
Be part of the firm that defines its industry
AST Defeasance is the largest firm in its field nationwide, advising on several thousand commercial real estate finance transactions every year. We’re a boutique firm, so you’ll work directly on complex deals from your first month, in a team where your analysis is seen and used, not buried under layers of hierarchy.
Location: Onsite, five days per week in Cedarhurst, NY. Relocation costs are not covered.
Job Description- Accurately populate standardized templates with financial data and keep them current as deals progress.
- Gather and organize documents needed for transaction closings
- Assist with updating trackers, checklists, and internal databases as deals progress
- Respond to routine internal requests for data or status updates
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 1-2 years' experience in real estate or finance a plus
- Competency in Microsoft applications including Word and Excel
- Effective time management and ability to multitask
- Attention to detail
- Strong writing skills
- Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship of any kind, now or in the future, including H-1B, TN, E-3, and sponsorship for OPT or STEM OPT extensions. Candidates who will require sponsorship at any point in the future will not be considered for this role
Compensation is $60-75K
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