Real Estate Investment Associate

New York Life Investments (NYLIM), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, is a top 25 global asset management firm. With more than $500 billion in assets under management, NYLIM is a premier investment management firm serving a variety of client segments including retail, institutional, insurance and defined contribution and benefit on a global basis. New York Life Investments offers a diverse set of investment capabilities ranging from traditional equity and fixed income to alternative investment strategies and multi-asset solutions. Renowned for its premier investment acumen and client focus, NYLIM’s vision is to be one of the most trusted providers of investment management expertise and long-term financial security.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE -- COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCE

New York Life Real Estate Investors has an opening for a Real Estate Investment Associate in its Southeast Regional Office located in Atlanta, Georgia.

THE ROLE

The Investment Associate will primarily support commercial real estate debt originators and will be involved in all aspects of the mortgage origination process including underwriting, research, due diligence, and closing. Financial modeling, investment analysis and preparation of internal investment memoranda are the core aspects of the job. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to develop a solid career in commercial real estate, work on large and complex transactions, and interact with many of the premier players in the industry. The right person has useful experience/training and is interested in institutional quality commercial real estate and finance as a career.

THE COMPANY

With nearly $50 billion in assets under management, New York Life Real Estate Investors is one of the largest real estate investment advisors in the country and a leading provider of real estate capital. Our parent company is New York Life Insurance Company, one of the oldest and strongest financial institutions in the United States. Real Estate Investors focuses on the origination of real-estate-related debt and equity investments on behalf of New York Life Insurance Company and our third-party investors. Our three investment platforms include: Commercial Mortgage Loans, Direct Equity Investment, and Real Estate Securities Investment (CMBS and REIT debt).

The Southeast Regional Office is responsible for the origination of commercial debt investments throughout the Southeast United States. Major markets include Atlanta, South Florida, Orlando, Tampa, Charlotte, Nashville, Raleigh-Durham, and Richmond.

SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• Strong analytical, quantitative and technical skills
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• Clear thinker, creative yet thorough problem-solver, strong research skills
• Positive demeanor, outgoing personality who will work cooperatively with other team members
• The ability to work under time pressure, multi-task, and negotiate competing priorities
• Self-motivated, pro-active, sense of urgency, conscientious, takes pride in providing high quality work product
• Working knowledge of commercial real estate including office buildings, shopping centers, apartments, and industrial warehouse buildings

QUALIFICATIONS

A business-related Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a strong academic record and with a strong preference for a concentration in Finance or Real Estate. The candidate should have two or more years of real estate investment/underwriting experience preferably working for an institutional investment company, commercial lender, brokerage company, appraisal firm, or related commercial real estate firm. Proficiency in Argus and advanced modeling skills in Microsoft Excel is required.

We offer a competitive compensation package (commensurate with experience), flexible benefits program, 401(k) with Company match, tuition assistance, and many other attractive benefits.

New York Life is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V.

NYL Investors, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, a 173 year old mutual insurance company.