Associate, Debt & Lender Relations
On-site · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Associate, Debt & Lender Relations in Real Estate finance supports and executes real estate debt transactions and debt refinancing, including CMHC-insured financing and ESG financing, fund-level financing (subscription lines, NAV loans) and corporate-level debt. Responsibilities include staying current on CMHC products and regulatory changes, preparing CIMs and financing presentations, conducting financial and risk analysis at project/portfolio levels, advising on hedging strategies, and collaborating with FP&A to support forecasting and covenant calculations. Requires 4–6 years in real estate finance, a finance/accounting degree, CFA preferred, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, ability to interpret loan documents, and excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. Based in Toronto with in-office requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 4–6 years of real estate investment, development or finance experience; CFA preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of the real estate development lifecycle, including land acquisitions, development, asset management, and financing.
- Experience with development projects, budgets and pro formas.
- Experience with CMHC products and applications across MLI, MLI Select, and ACLP
- Experience with debt modeling, underwriting, or funding is an asset.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Advanced PowerPoint proficiency for developing polished pitch decks.
- Ability to interpret complex language in loan documents and legal contracts.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills demonstrated through reporting, presenting, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong interpersonal skills; proven ability to build effective relationships internally and externally.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple projects from planning through execution.
- Proactive and innovative self-starter with a results-driven mindset and the ability to work independently.
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