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# Investment Analyst - Commercial Real Estate Finance at Northmarq

- **Company:** Northmarq
- **Location:** Chicago, IL
- **Posted:** 2026-09-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/northmarq/jobs/5431885008

## Job description

At Northmarq, you can be part of something special. Northmarq is a unique capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, providing our clients access to experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. We offer you a career path with best-in-class training, and we foster inclusive teams committed to collaboration, mentoring, and growth. At Northmarq, we will help you unlock your potential – whether you are an industry veteran or you’re just getting started. Your new career is waiting. Start something special today. Northmarq was voted by Real Estate Forum as one of The Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate!

Northmarq does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future, to be considered for this position.

*This position is an in-office position, with an immediate start date.

Northmarq is seeking an experienced Investment Analyst to support the Production (Debt/Equity) team in our Chicago office. The individual will join an active and top-performing Production team while providing support to the office through financial analysis and underwriting, loan request/investment report packaging, due diligence, closing, servicing, and various support functions.

Position Responsibilities:

- Organization/Time Management – Plan, schedule, and prioritize workload to best utilize time and efficiently manage daily tasks including research, financial analysis and underwriting, loan packaging, and closing services.
- Underwriting – Prepare underwriting of commercial real estate properties based on historical financial statements, borrower models or projections, and market standards to determine a projected income and provide reliable valuation and loan analysis.
- Packaging - Prepare loan request packages in compliance with company guidelines and investor requirements. These reports include narrative analysis of the borrower, property, location, and market, as well as underwriting, valuation, leases/rent roll analysis, and photographs, aerials, and maps.
- Research – Provide reliable borrower, property, and market-level data by using available third-party and internal resources to conduct research. The research will include but is not limited to ownership records, property transaction history, demographics, and sales and rent comparables.
- Closing – Act to ensure a smooth process for all parties to the transaction from application through closing.  Responsibilities include collecting and reviewing due diligence, ordering third-party reports, and maintaining open communication with borrowers, lenders, legal counsels, third-party vendors, and internal servicing and insurance departments.
- Servicing – Perform regional office servicing functions including investor portfolio analysis, lease reviews/briefs, and normal routine regional office servicing duties through local market knowledge.
- Client Service – Responsible for providing investors, borrowers, and internal teams with a best-in-class experience by providing reliable, high-quality service in a prompt, friendly, and professional manner.

What We're Looking For:

- Minimum of 1–3 years of full-time professional experience in commercial real estate, including hands-on experience with CRE financial modeling and analysis is required.
- Four-year college degree required with a major in real estate, finance, accounting, or business area preferred
- Strong understanding of cash flow analysis and demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to calculate NOI, DSC, ROC, IRR, etc.
- Candidate must possess strong verbal communication skills – ability to interact effectively and professionally with a wide variety of internal/external parties.
- Strong Tech knowledge and skills, including in-depth expert knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)  Knowledge of Salesforce, ARGUS, and InDesign software is a plus
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task while under pressure and an aptitude for problem-solving
- Resourceful with a strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong work ethic and willingness to work extended hours when necessary

Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!

Northmarq carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The salary range for the Investment Analyst position is $70,000.00 to $90,000.00 annually. This range is a good faith estimate and the actual compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

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## About Northmarq

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Northmarq is a national commercial real estate capital markets firm providing debt and equity financing, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management for multifamily and commercial properties.
- **Entity Type**: Private
- **Headquarters**: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- **Founded**: 1962 (started as a small residential mortgage company)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Industry**: Commercial real estate services (capital markets, mortgage banking, investment sales, loan servicing)
- **Target Customers**: B2B – commercial real estate investors, borrowers, lenders, and property owners (multifamily, office, retail, industrial, healthcare, etc.)
- **Mission/Purpose**: To set the standard for client satisfaction by providing expert advice, customized solutions, and a collaborative, values-driven approach to every transaction.

## Products & Services
- **Debt + Equity**: Originates and structures financing by matching borrowers with the widest lender pool in the industry, covering all property types.
- **Investment Sales**: Brokerage services for multifamily and commercial real estate assets, acting as advisors to develop tailored disposition strategies.
- **Loan Servicing**: Manages and coordinates in-place commercial loans, including asset management, insurance analysis, escrow, and compliance – with a servicing portfolio of $91.3 billion.
- **Fund Management**: Offers fund management services for institutional and private capital.
- **Sales Enablement & Corporate Services**: Supports producers with research, analytics, property marketing, transaction management, and back-office functions (operations, marketing, finance, legal, HR, IT).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total transaction volume of $80 billion from 2022–2025; servicing portfolio of $91.3 billion
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed; the company maintains relationships with hundreds of lenders and institutional capital sources.
- **Growth Signals**: Over 50 offices nationwide; named one of CRE’s Best Places to Work by GlobeSt. in 2024; actively hiring and opening new offices; 1,000+ CRE professionals.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Independent & Flexible Structure**: Combines deep local market knowledge with a national platform, allowing nimble, client-focused solutions.
- **Culture of Collaboration**: Open organizational structure encourages cross-office expertise sharing and mentorship.
- **Scale & Track Record**: $91.3B servicing portfolio and $80B in recent transaction volume demonstrate trusted market presence.
- **Full-Service Offering**: Integrated debt, equity, investment sales, and servicing under one roof reduces friction for clients.

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth & Expansion**: Opening new office locations regularly and expanding into new markets.
- **Talent Investment**: Prioritizing hiring, developing, and retaining top CRE professionals through associate programs, mentorship, and continuous learning.
- **Technology & Innovation**: Leveraging research and analytics to empower sales teams and improve client outcomes.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven (integrity, respect, community). Named a Best Place to Work in 2024 by GlobeSt.
- **Work Environment**: Office-based with a nationwide network; hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated but flexible structure implied.
- **Perks & Benefits**: Competitive medical, dental, vision; paid time off and volunteer PTO; parental leave; education assistance; pet insurance; employee perks; annual conferences, team events, and community volunteer opportunities.
- **Career Development**: Formal associate broker and producer programs with dedicated coaches; opportunities across multiple career paths (analyst, manager, coordinator, broker, corporate roles) – even for those new to CRE.

## Sources
1. [northmarq.com](https://www.northmarq.com/) – Company homepage with key metrics and service overview
2. [northmarq.com](https://www.northmarq.com/about) – About page with history, track record, and team details
3. [northmarq.com](https://www.northmarq.com/careers) – Careers page with culture, benefits, and program descriptions
4. [northmarq.com](https://www.northmarq.com/careers/company-culture) – Company culture page with events and community involvement
5. [northmarq.com](https://www.northmarq.com/careers/open-positions) – Open positions listing

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