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EMEA Capital MarketsWe 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
Our EMEA experts deliver exceptional debt and equity solutions across the commercial real estate spectrum, combining deep capital markets expertise with local EMEA real estate knowledge to maximize returns and minimize risk for our clients.
Walker & Dunlop's integrated platform connects clients with their ideal capital partners through our extensive network, proprietary technology, and transaction expertise-delivering optimal results for both equity and debt stakeholders in today’s dynamic market environment.
Through our unified approach, we serve all property sectors while offering an extensive range of equity and debt solutions, ensuring we maximize value and returns for our clients' investments.
The Impact You Will Have
Join a rapidly growing team as an Associate Director responsible for leading the financial analysis, market research, capital marketing, underwriting, and closing processes as part of a leading loan originations team. The Associate Director works closely with the originator on the sourcing and structuring of transactions.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist the senior debt advisors in identifying and pursuing new business leads, maintaining existing client relationships, and managing the deal pipeline
Conduct a detailed review of potential debt mandates, assess their viability and oversee the production of pitch documents and financing proposals (as required)
Analyse ad hoc debt requirements and loan scenarios for our existing and potential clients, when considering refinancing or acquisition opportunities
Oversee and take responsibility for the preparation and assembly of Financing Memoranda and the ancillary documents (cashflow models etc.) associated with new debt mandates.
Manage allocated debt transactions across several stages from inception of the transaction (initial identification and pitching) through deal marketing (preparation of materials and lender engagement) to final loan closing (legal documentation and loan funding)
Develop strong relationships with all external clients, with a particular focus on your peer set within the lender and borrower communities.
Take joint responsibility with other Associate Directors for the training and development of analysts and senior analysts.
Work with the Head of Execution to coordinate tasks and delegate mandates across the junior team members (interns, analysts, senior analysts), ensuring there is an appropriate distribution of transactions across the resource pool
Perform other duties as assigned
Office attendance is 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (GMT) Monday through Friday.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree (prefer finance and/or real estate concentration)
5+ years of commercial real estate experience required, preferably with commercial real estate owners, advisors, or financial institutions
Debt advisory experience within the European market
Experience and a high understanding across multiple property types, with exposure to both investment and development deals
CPA, CFA or CCIM a plus
Language skills (German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian), a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Possess a working knowledge of commercial loan diligence and closing processes
Excellent financial modeling skills including thorough knowledge of Excel, and ARGUS a plus
Proficiency in MS Outlook and Word, and 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
- You will have the opportunity to accelerate in our rapidly growing organization.
- We’re a lean team, so your impact will be felt immediately.
- Flexible working hours, career advancement, and competitive compensation package.
- We arrange social activities to help our employees and families become familiar with each other and our culture.
- In addition to other benefits, we offer supplemental health insurance, a pension plan, and 100% complimentary and confidential mental health services.
Walker & Dunlop utilizes Workday for automated applicant tracking. No hiring decisions are fully automated, and our talent recruiting team may be reached at any time at [email protected]. You have the right to request information on the screening process. You further have the right to withdraw or delete your information at any time.
EEO Statement
We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in finance and/or real estate
- 5+ years of commercial real estate experience
- Debt advisory experience within the European market
- High understanding across multiple property types
- CPA, CFA or CCIM is a plus
- Language skills (German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian) are a plus
Walker & Dunlop Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage are described as comprehensive, supplemented by company-paid life insurance and disability coverage. Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care further broaden day-to-day health-related support.
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Parental & Family Support — Maternity and paternity leave are characterized as generous, with additional support such as flexible scheduling and time off for family care needs. Coverage extending to fertility treatments reinforces the family-oriented breadth of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness rewards are positioned as a meaningful ongoing perk, with the ability to earn up to $150 per month for wellbeing activities. Additional lifestyle conveniences such as transit benefits and smartphone reimbursement add practical value beyond base benefits.
Walker & Dunlop Insights
What We Do
Walker & Dunlop is one of the largest commercial real estate finance and advisory services firms in the United States. Our ideas and capital create communities where people live, work, shop, and play. The diversity of our people, breadth of our brand, and technological capabilities make us one of the most insightful and client-focused firms in the commercial real estate industry
