Analyst, Debt Investment Group

We are seeking an Analyst to join our Debt Investment Group in New York. This position would report directly to the Senior Managing Director, Debt Investment Group.

Kennedy Wilson has a successful track record of investing in debt opportunities alongside partners in our key markets across the globe. The debt-related investments include  originating loans, primarily senior construction loans secured by high-quality real estate in the U.S., Ireland, and the United Kingdom as well as acquiring loans from financial institutions and other lenders. This position will focus primarily on US assets.

Company:

Founded in 1977, Kennedy Wilson is global real estate investment company headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA with   global offices. We own, operate and invest in real estate on our own and through our investment management platform. We focus on multifamily, office and industrial properties located in the Western United States, U.K, and Ireland. For further information on Kennedy Wilson, please visit

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform initial broker package review and analysis for new financing opportunities, prescreening deals that come in through acquisition professionals
• Work with team to underwrite potential new opportunities using KW proprietary model, and various sources of market data.
• Produce short form summaries for internal review on new potential new transactions
• Assist with coordinating the closing process of new deals
• Assist with various Asset Management and servicing requests, including following up with Borrowers and co-lenders, if necessary, to obtain required information
• Work closely with Accounting and Treasury on monthly distributions and timely reporting to partners
• Monitor and track Kennedy Wilson’s coverage of the mortgage brokerage community to help ensure optimal deal flow
• Perform special projects as necessary

Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree – preferably in business/finance
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in the commercial or mortgage banking industry (internships included).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other similar platforms
• Proficiency in cash flow analysis modeling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize projects, work with deadlines and organize workflow
• Team player, ability to work within cross-functional teams
• Takes initiative and works with minimal oversight; proactively addresses problems with regards to work product, process and personnel

Compensation Package:

• Competitive base salary & Discretionary Bonus.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package.
• 401K retirement plan.