Analyst

Department:

We are Walker & Dunlop.  We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

Department Overview

As trusted advisors to our clients, Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets experts go beyond the economics of a deal — we align with our clients to achieve their goals and objectives. Whether delivering financing or investment sales solutions, we connect our clients to the capital sources and investors best suited to each transaction.

In 2025, Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets executed more than $52 billion in total transaction volume across agency lending, debt and equity brokerage, and sales. We are a top advisor on all asset classes for many of the industry’s top developers, owners, and operators and a trusted resource for our capital providers.

The Impact You Will Have

The Capital Markets Team is seeking to hire a collaborative and driven Analyst responsible for financial analysis and market research related to the financing of properties in primary and secondary markets across the country. The Analyst will primarily assist in sizing and underwriting commercial real estate assets, gathering and organizing due diligence, and interfacing with both internal producers and external clients to successfully procure financing for acquisition, development, and refinance transactions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Reviewing/preparing cash flow models using Excel and calculating investment returns

• Performing market research and financial due diligence

• Writing, preparing, and assembling Investment Memoranda

• Maintaining transaction records and contact database

• Assisting in the identification and pursuit of business leads

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Monday through Friday

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (prefer finance and/or real estate concentration)

• 1+ years of experience in Finance, Real Estate, or related field preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent financial modeling skills including thorough knowledge of Excel, and ARGUS a plus

• Proficiency in MS Outlook and Word, ability to learn Salesforce and other company software as needed

• Proven written and oral communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to accurately and productively handle multiple tasks during time sensitive situations

• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes

• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders

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What We Offer  

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners

• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the gold level of the 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
    - Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
    - Competitive dental and vision benefits
    - 401(k) + match
    - Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
    - A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
      promote health, engagement, and balance
    - Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
    - Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
    - Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 

• Career development opportunities 

• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching 

 
*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.