Finance Associate

Department:

WDIP - Finance

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

Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners (WDIP) is a real estate private equity firm that manages capital on behalf of endowments, foundations, pension plans, private funds, insurance companies, family offices, and high net worth individuals. WDIP invests debt and equity capital in value-added, opportunistic, distressed, and special situation transactions through a series of private funds, joint ventures, and separately managed accounts.

The Impact You Will Have

This role will assist in carrying out various finance activities in support of maximizing the success of WDIP's investment vehicles. This includes a focus on accurate and timely deliverables.

Primary Responsibilities

• Fund Administration; calculation of management fees, review of third-party administrators' deliverables including capital call and distribution notices, management of fund cash and subscription lines of credit, including compliance certificates and renewal applications.

• Aggregation and calculation of fund and asset-specific performance metrics in support of investor due diligence and reporting. Maintaining Fund, Limited Partner, and General Partner financial models and projections.

• Corporate Finance and FP&A; assist with company budgeting and forecasting. Calculation of company operating metrics and ad hoc analyses.

• Work closely with a senior associate on special projects in support of strategic initiatives and operational improvements.

In Addition, This Person Will

• Collaborate with other members of Operations including Accounting, Investor Relations, and Asset Management.

• This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer.

• Attendance is generally 8:30 am - 5:30 pm MST, Monday through Friday with the ability to work up to 3 of those days remotely.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree required, in finance or economics preferred
• MBA preferred
• 1+ year financial modeling experience with Excel

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced Excel modeling skills are required

• Basic understanding and ability to interpret financial metrics including IRR and Equity Multiple

• Quantitative and detail-oriented skills

• The ability to synthesize information from several sources into concise and coherent conclusions

• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes

• A growth mindset that embraces new experiences and drives operational efficiencies

• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders

This position has an estimated base salary of $75,000-$90,000 plus discretionary bonus

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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.