Sr. Analyst, Structured Finance at Arbor Realty Trust in New York, NY
- Company: Arbor Realty Trust
- Location: New York, NY
- Posted: Sep 23, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $80,000 – $95,000
- Experience: 2+ years
Overview
Deal Exposure: Work directly on structured finance products, supporting underwriting and deal execution Skill Development: Build advanced financial modeling, credit analysis, and due diligence expertise Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with credit, portfolio management, operations, and produc…
Job description
- Deal Exposure: Work directly on structured finance products, supporting underwriting and deal execution
- Skill Development: Build advanced financial modeling, credit analysis, and due diligence expertise
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with credit, portfolio management, operations, and product specialists
- Career Path: Launch your career in structured products with opportunities to grow into underwriting, portfolio management, or capital markets
- As an Analyst, Structured Finance, you will support Arbor’s Structured Finance Underwriting team in evaluating and executing complex financing transactions. You’ll be responsible for gathering and analyzing borrower and property information, preparing credit memorandums, and assisting underwriters with due diligence and loan structuring. This role provides hands-on exposure to structured real estate products, loan processing, and portfolio analysis.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze borrower and guarantor financial statements, tax returns, and cash flow statements
- Assist underwriters in building analytical models, credit packages, and underwriting narratives
- Conduct financial and credit reviews for structured loan applications
- Coordinate with credit, portfolio, operations, and product specialists to support underwriting, closing, and transition to portfolio management
- Order and review third-party reports such as appraisals, collateral reviews, background checks, and accounting due diligence
- Participate in on-site due diligence, including property inspections
- Track loan applications, manage loan files, and ensure accurate documentation
- Gather market data for supply and demand analysis to support deal evaluations
- Communicate with internal departments to ensure smooth execution of structured finance transactions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related discipline
- 1–2 years of experience in finance or related field; experience in real estate, valuations, risk/financial analysis, capital markets, or workouts preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong working knowledge of Word and Outlook
- Strong financial, analytical, and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- A quick learner with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Loan processing, analysis, or origination experience a plus
- Travel up to 20%
Skills
Required
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Benefits
- Base Salary Range: $80,000 – $95,000, plus discretionary performance-based bonus
- Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and more
- Career Growth: Exposure to structured finance products with opportunities for advancement across underwriting, portfolio management, and capital markets
About Arbor Realty Trust
Arbor Realty Trust (NYSE: ABR) is a leading commercial real estate lender and real estate investment trust (REIT), consistently ranked among the top multifamily and agency loan producers nationwide. With a diversified platform spanning agency, bridge, structured, and private-label lending, Arbor manages billions of dollars in transactions that shape the housing and commercial real estate markets across the U.S. As a publicly traded company with an entrepreneurial culture, Arbor offers the best of both worlds: the stability of a strong balance sheet and national reputation, combined with the agility of a fast-paced finance shop. Our teams work at the forefront of multifamily and commercial real estate finance, providing employees with hands-on deal exposure, career growth opportunities, and direct impact on the markets we serve.