Associate

Bridgerock Capital Holdings, Inc. (“BridgeRock”) is a privately held, New York City based CRE investment and asset management platform. Over the past 7 years, we have completed/advised ~$3.5 billion of commercial real estate debt and equity transactions and have performed workouts of ~$2.5 billion of commercial real estate loans. BridgeRock currently manages ~$1.5 billion of assets. At BridgeRock, it is important for the individual to be detail oriented, accountable, and effective. The individual will be exposed to multiple large-scale investment opportunities, complex workout projects, and will be working closely alongside with senior level management.

You will be responsible for taking a deal from term sheet stage to closing.  In this role, you will interact with investors and sponsors in providing support for underwriting and due diligence activities.  In addition, you will negotiate transaction documents and manage outside counsel in the closing process.  

·         Supporting senior personnel with analytical and transactional aspects of deals, including due diligence, market research, and preparation of investment committee materials.

·         Preparing and evaluating Argus files and sophisticated Microsoft Excel models for underwriting investment opportunities and reporting to senior management on the viability of potential investments across asset classes.

·         Creating multiple scenario analyses to determine potential loan performance sensitivity.

·         Conducting calls with borrowers, intermediaries, and consultants to evaluate markets and submarkets tied to investment opportunities.

·         Monitoring and analyzing the compliance and performance of existing portfolio, including but not limited to loan covenants, business plans execution, rent roll, and sub-market fundamentals of the collateral, and maintain Bridgerock Asset Management System.

 

·         A Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for candidates concentrating in real estate, finance and/or accounting.  Prior real estate debt underwriting experience is a plus.

·         Approximately 4+ years of related experience with exposure to commercial real estate.

·         Exceptional financial analysis and modeling skills utilizing Microsoft Excel and Argus.

·         Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively meet deadlines.

·         Excellent verbal, writing, and communication skills.

·         Team player with the ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial environment.

·         Proficiency in Korean language is required.