Real Estate Associate

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead - our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It's a big ask, but it's one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate - pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it's the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it's a career with purpose. It's a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future - including your own.

We're actively seeking a talented Real Estate Associate to join our Real Estate Commercial Mortgage team in Newport Beach, CA. This role will be on site with some flexibility to work in a hybrid setting.

As a Real Estate Associate, you'll play a key role in Pacific Life's growth and long-term success by providing analytical, underwriting, due diligence, and closing support for the Real Estate Commercial Mortgage team in the Southern Regional Office, managing new loan production in key markets in Southern California, Arizona and Texas. Pacific Life's Commercial Mortgage team focuses on a variety of property types and strategies across the United States including construction, permanent, bridge and fixed and floating rate loans. As of December 31, 2023, Pacific Life's mortgage loan investments total $22.4 billion.

This position will play a supporting production role to solicit, structure and underwrite commercial and multifamily mortgage loan transactions. This includes due diligence on loan transactions and preparing underwriting packages including terms sheets, property spreadsheets, analyses related to cash flow, valuation and comparables, and narrative and conclusions on the property, the market, and the sponsor.

How you'll help move us forward:

• Provide analytical and underwriting support in order to determine the merits and risks of investment opportunities to meet investment objectives.

• Research and evaluate locational, market, and property specific data.

• Conduct rent roll, income, and expense analysis.

• Organize and support analysis, draw objective conclusions. Present verbal and written recommendations to Pacific Life's Real Estate Investment Committee.

• Review and analyze transaction documents and third-party reports as part of the due diligence and closing process.

• Interface with institutional-quality borrowers, brokers, and third-party service providers.

• Work cohesively with Pacific Life Investments in-house mortgage loan origination teams, closing, construction services, asset management, capital markets, and loan servicing teams.

• Some travel required to evaluate investment markets and opportunities (20-25% travel).

The experience you bring:

• Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA)

• 2-5 years related experience in evaluating and underwriting investment merits and risk associated with commercial real estate.

• Strong in software applications for real estate analysis including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Argus, with ability to quickly learn new program applications.

• Excellent analytical, research and creative problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communications and presentation skills, able to interface with top level executives.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize workflow and deadlines, self-starter with the ability to work independently with a team player attitude.

What makes you stand out:

• A Master's Degree in Real Estate or MBA - strongly preferred.

• Experience with multi-family, industrial, and office is desirable.

• Proficiency with Argus and excel strongly preferred.

You can be who you are.

People come first here. We're committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at www.pacificlife.com. What's life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

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Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$118,800.00 - $145,200.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we're committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.