Analyst, Structured Finance at Arbor Realty Trust in New York, NY
- Company: Arbor Realty Trust
- Location: New York, NY
- Posted: Sep 24, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $65,000 – $75,000, plus discretionary performance-based bonus
- Experience: 3+ years
Overview
Be part of a leading commercial real estate finance company with a national reputation and strong growth trajectory Gain hands-on exposure to high-impact deals across multifamily, structured, bridge, and agency lending Build your career with clear opportunities for advancement, professional developm…
Job description
- Be part of a leading commercial real estate finance company with a national reputation and strong growth trajectory
- Gain hands-on exposure to high-impact deals across multifamily, structured, bridge, and agency lending
- Build your career with clear opportunities for advancement, professional development, and mentorship
- Collaborate with experienced teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment backed by the stability of a publicly traded REIT
- As an Analyst on Arbor’s Structured Finance team, you will play an essential role in supporting the underwriting and execution of complex structured loan transactions. You’ll work closely with underwriters, credit officers, and portfolio managers to analyze borrowers and collateral, prepare credit memorandums, and coordinate due diligence. This position provides broad exposure to bridge, mezzanine, and other structured financing products across the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze borrower and guarantor financial statements, tax returns, and cash flows
- Assist underwriters in building analytical models, loan narratives, and credit packages for Loan Committee review
- Conduct financial and credit reviews and identify potential deal risks
- Coordinate with credit, portfolio management, and operations teams throughout the loan lifecycle
- Engage and review third-party reports such as appraisals, collateral reviews, and background checks
- Participate in on-site property inspections and due diligence
- Track loan applications and manage document files for accuracy and completeness
- Gather and analyze market data to support supply and demand assessments
- Communicate with internal teams to support the closing and ongoing management of structured loans
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or related discipline
- 1–3 years of experience in finance or commercial real estate; experience with structured, bridge, or mezzanine loans preferred
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; proficiency in Word and Outlook
- Strong analytical and communication abilities
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments in a deadline-driven environment
- Travel: Up to 20%
Skills
Required
- proficiency in Word and Outlook
Benefits
- Base Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000, plus discretionary performance-based bonus
- Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and more
- Career Growth: Exposure to structured and bridge finance with opportunities for advancement into underwriting or 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.