Are you seeking an opportunity to grow your skills and build your career while shaping the future of the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industry? If so, join Berkadia’s Affordable Rotational Analyst Program (RAP) and gain hands-on experience across three core groups within our Affordable Housing platform: Underwriting, Mortgage Banking, and Tax Credit Syndication. Be the Next Big Thing. Be Berkadia.
We are committed to growing your career, so in this role you will:
Berkadia’s Rotational Analyst Program is changing the way the industry trains and develops CRE analysts around the many facets of the production business. As a Rotational Analyst, you’ll engage in a comprehensive onboarding experience where analysts will be introduced to:
- Berkadia’s culture;
- Client-facing business segments;
- Supporting groups and technologies;
- Berkadia employees, ranging from analysts through members of executive leadership
Once onboarding is complete, you will return to your local offices and begin a series of three, 6-month rotations. You’ll play a critical role in executing and supporting business for our multi-billion-dollar capital markets platforms. Along the way, you’ll receive mentorship and coaching from a program manager, rotation manager, and peer mentor.
We are seeking one Rotational Analyst from the 2026 cohort, who will be located in Philadelphia or DC.
The Program Rotations
While supporting Underwriting you can expect to
- Support the underwriting process for affordable housing loans
- Analyze financial statements, rent rolls, market data, and loan sizing
- Prepare loan packages and assist with due diligence, including third-party reports and compliance reviews
- Participate in site inspections and collaborate with originators and underwriters
While supporting Mortgage Banking you can expect to
- Assist originators in analyzing commercial mortgage deals and preparing loan submissions
- Conduct market research and maintain databases
- Facilitate communication with borrowers and third parties throughout the loan process
- Support marketing efforts and help identify new business opportunities
While Supporting Tax Credit Syndication you can expect to
- Conduct financial modeling
- Support senior staff in initial review of transactions
- Assist in preparation of offer letters for potential investments
- Prepare deal summaries for presentation to investors and investment committee
- Coordinate with internal and external professionals on project specific analysis and reviews, including, but not limited to multifamily real estate development and operating proformas, tax credit applications, financial statements, construction, environmental reports, and market studies
- Interact with Acquisitions, Developer, Asset Management, Fund Management, and Investor Relations groups as needed to ensure timely, efficient, and thorough delivery of necessary materials in a timely manner
Upon completing the 18-month rotational period, you will partner with program leadership to identify permanent placement into Affordable Housing as determined by career interest, performance, and office needs.
Recruitment Process
- Interview process includes 3 phases: recruiter phone screen, verbal case study and local team assessment.
- Applicants will only be eligible to final interview for one office location.
- Applicants are expected to travel to the Philadelphia or DC local office for their final interview.
- Program commences July 2026 for hired candidates.
Sponsorship
Berkadia is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
We are passionate about your growth, so to achieve success in this role you should have:
- Spring 2026 Bachelor’s or Master's degree graduate
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
- Intermediate or stronger ability in Microsoft Excel;
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities;
- Outstanding attention to detail;
- Ability to manage expectations, informing stakeholders of potential delays due to conflicting priorities;
- Can-do, proactive attitude that can mean making suggestions and giving options rather than waiting for answers;
- Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with all levels of an organization;
- Dedicated to building a career in Commercial Real Estate.
We believe People Matter, so we offer benefits that go beyond:
- Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities
- Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us
- Fertility and family planning services
- Up to 12-weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Mental health care, including free counseling sessions:
- We'll help fund your learning journey, including up to $20,000 a year in tuition reimbursement
- Pet insurance discounts
- And more!
Be Backed by the Best. Be Berkadia.
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Berkadia, as an equal opportunity employer, celebrates our employees’ unique differences, which we believe drives personal and company-wide innovation and creates a people-first culture where your career can take the long view. To achieve these goals, we are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, military and veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state and local laws.
In keeping with our commitment, Berkadia takes the necessary steps to provide a workplace free from harassment and discrimination, as well as access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to take part in the interview process, please contact [email protected].
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Berkadia, a joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group, is a leader in the commercial real estate industry, offering a robust suite of services to our multifamily and commercial property clients. Powered by deep relationships and industry-changing technology, our people sell, finance, and service commercial real estate, providing support for the entire life cycle of our clients’ assets. Our unique ownership structure allows us to put our clients’ interests first and create a marketplace that delivers a superior experience.
