CRE Underwriting Associate

SimpleCITI Companies – CRE Underwriting Associate Overview:

SimpleCITI Companies is a vertically integrated real estate and specialty finance platform built to execute across the full investment lifecycle. Our operating companies specialize in real estate acquisitions, capital markets, brokerage, property management, development, and specialty lending. With expertise in industrial, commercial, mixed‑use, and residential real estate, SimpleCITI operates at the intersection of capital deployment, operational execution, and long‑term value creation.

SimpleEQUITIES (Private Equity Real Estate)

SimpleADVISORY (Investment Advisory)

SimpleMANAGE (Property Management)

SimpleBRICKS (Development)

SimpleREALTY ADVISORS (Brokerage & Leasing)

Job Description SimpleCITI is hiring a Real Estate Underwriting Associate to support acquisitions and investment decisions across our portfolio. The role will be primarily focused on industrial real estate, evaluating a steady flow of off‑market and marketed opportunities that align with our buy box. The ideal candidate is analytical, fast‑moving, and confident underwriting commercial assets.

Core Responsibilities

Underwrite industrial real estate deals using Excel and internal tools

Analyze rent rolls, lease terms, expenses, and market comps

Evaluate off‑market and brokered opportunities for acquisition fit

Summarize key deal assumptions and risks for internal review

Maintain an organized and up‑to‑date underwriting pipeline

Requirements

2-5 years of experience in real estate underwriting or acquisitions

Strong financial modeling and Excel skills

Understanding of industrial lease structures, NOI, cap rates, and valuation

Detail‑oriented, efficient, and responsive to high‑volume deal flow

Bonus

Experience with Argus

Familiarity with CoStar, Yardi, or RealNex

Exposure to off‑market deal sourcing or industrial brokerage

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Location: New York, NY

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