Transaction Manager

Department:

Capital Markets

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. We believe seeking diverse talent and promoting the inclusion of all perspectives are more than moral imperatives – they are critical to our success and ability to innovate and grow.

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 we are placing debt or equity, we match our clients to financing sources uniquely suited to each transaction.

In 2022, Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets sourced over 1,000 loans totaling more than $25 billion in volume. This vast experience has made us 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

In this role, you will be afforded new challenges with the opportunity to work within a team that is dedicated to a specific product type(s) or business line(s), allowing you to develop expertise in your discipline. This position also plays a significant role in business transactions including client and investor communication, supervision of analysts and the underwriting process, and creation and execution of marketing collateral.

Primary Responsibilities

• Working closely with senior team members on presentations and financial analysis
• Financial underwriting, due diligence review, and transaction execution
• Performing comprehensive and in-depth company, real estate, and market analysis
• Preparing presentations and other materials for clients, to include creating pitches, proposals, and marketing collateral
• Understanding clients’ investment strategies and risk appetites to build long-term relationships
• Conduct research, participate in strategic planning and idea generation, and assist in the execution of strategic advisory services
• Providing mentorship and training to analysts and other team members
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Attendance is generally 4 days a week in office with the ability to work remotely on Fridays, with typical hours of 9/9:30-5:30/6

Education and Experience

• 6 plus years of relevant commercial real estate finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in business, finance, or another related field 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Dedication to building a career in the financial services industry with a focus on commercial real estate finance
• Strong ARGUS, financial analysis, and Excel modeling skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of deals using financial modeling techniques and a strong attention to detail
• Consistency in producing high quality work under tight time frames
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities to conclusion within agreed upon deadlines
• Willingness to work long hours in a demanding, highly focused, and collaborative team environment
• Quarterbacking due diligence collection and review while managing external client relations
• Demonstrated leadership or mentorship capabilities 
• An energetic self-starter who is flexible, organized, conscientious, proactive, and detail oriented
• An individual who demonstrates a sense of personal accountability and urgency for achieving results
• 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 from 2015-2023 

• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 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 

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with employee resource groups organizing activities and providing a space for open communication 

• Career development opportunities 

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

 
*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked 

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. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.

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Fair Chance Hiring

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.