Job Title
Surveillance Analyst
Reports To
Associate Director, Surveillance
Job purpose
Working in a team of 4-5 professionals engaged in monitoring loan and property performance. The Surveillance Analyst shares responsibility for the oversight and support of a commercial mortgage portfolio currently comprised of approximately 1,000 commercial loans. The Surveillance Analyst works with the Associate Director and colleagues to optimize the use of technology, define and implement best practices, and consistently achieve Key Performance Indicators.
Duties and responsibilities
- For new loans, review loan documents to determine covenants and triggers to be monitored over the life of the loan, recording this information in the loan servicing system.
- Abstract commercial leases, providing synopsis regarding approval of the lease, if required, to the Asset / Portfolio Manager.
- Work with borrowers to satisfy requests, as well as to ensure that required documents and reports are submitted correctly and timely.
- Manage, log and index / image the flow of incoming loan reporting documents from borrowers.
- Input and review monthly and quarterly property financial statements and rent rolls, adjusting as necessary to meet investor requirements.
- Review work done by outsourcing vendors for quality ad compliance with company guidelines.
- Input data into GSE web sites / portals.
- Participate in and / or review property inspections and reports while collaborating with borrowers to ensure the remediation of serious deferred maintenance and recommended repairs.
- Maintain strict compliance with the company's policies and procedures, with an ongoing focus on improving processes and procedures as opportunities arise.
- Ensure that all training needs, both technical and interpersonal, are met in a timely manner.
- Participate in loan surveillance and other departmental projects as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate or Accounting preferred0 - 2 years of loan servicing experience, predominantly commercial real estate loan servicing for multiple capital sources / investors, particularly GSE'sWorking knowledge of commercial real estate finance including an understanding of all types of loans, property types and real estate lendersSome knowledge of commercial mortgage loan oversight, including but not limited toLoan closing and boarding, billing and collectionsLoan documents, including covenants and triggersLease abstracting and analysisProperty financial statement and rent roll analysisProperty inspections and subsequent repairsSelf-starter with demonstrated problem-solving abilitiesStrong verbal and written communications skillsAccuracy oriented with a sense of urgency and strong focus on customer serviceAbility to work in a fast paced, monotonous and deadline driven environment