Real Estate Finance Jobs

Real estate finance jobs are open across commercial banking, private equity, REITs, asset management, and mortgage lending, from analyst to director, with specializations in acquisitions, debt structuring, and portfolio management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles61
Top stateNew York
Top employerDechert LLP
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type54% On-site
Top industryLaw

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Victoria's Secret
Senior Financial Analyst, Real Estate Finance
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Senior Financial Analyst, Real Estate Finance
Victoria's Secret
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Business Analysis
$87k - $118k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
5,001-10,000

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Finance Controller (Real Estate)- 财务总监(房地产)
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Finance Controller (Real Estate)- 财务总监(房地产)
Crown Mansion
Great Neck, New York
Account Management
Business Development
Enterprise Sales
Sales
$120k - $180k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance

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NorthMarq
Investment Analyst - Commercial Real Estate Finance
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Investment Analyst - Commercial Real Estate Finance
NorthMarq
New York, New York
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$65k - $90k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance

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KeyBank
Vice President - Finance & Commercial Real Estate
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Vice President - Finance & Commercial Real Estate
KeyBank
Overland Park, Kansas
Cloud & DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$116k - $216k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Manulife
Senior Investment Analyst - Real Estate Finance Group
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Manulife
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Senior Investment Analyst - Real Estate Finance Group
Manulife
Dallas, Texas
Data Science
Health Informatics
Healthcare Administration
$70k - $117k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Real Estate Finance Job Market

Who's Hiring

Dechert LLP
Dechert LLP5 open roles
Blackstone
Blackstone4 open roles
NorthMarq
NorthMarq3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Law & Legal Services
  • Education
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in real estate finance jobs.

  • Proficiency in Argus Enterprise and advanced financial modeling in Excel
  • Experience underwriting commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, or debt transactions
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, economics, or a closely related field
  • Familiarity with capital stack structures including equity, mezzanine, and senior debt
  • CFA designation or progress toward it is frequently preferred at associate and VP levels
  • Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles as applied to real estate asset management

Tips for Your Real Estate Finance Job Search

Quantify deals on your resume

List specific deal types, asset classes, and transaction sizes you've worked on. Real estate finance hiring managers scan for keywords like LBO modeling, debt placement, or CMBS, so your resume needs those terms tied to real outcomes.

Tailor applications to asset class

A multifamily acquisitions team and an industrial REIT read resumes very differently. Match your cover letter and resume to the property type the employer focuses on, whether that's office, retail, industrial, or residential debt.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists real estate finance openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight modeling proficiency with specifics

Don't just write 'Excel and Argus.' Name the model types you've built: waterfall distributions, IRR sensitivity tables, or 10-year hold period analyses. Employers at the analyst and associate level expect you to demonstrate this before the interview.

Prepare for case studies before interviews

Real estate finance interviews commonly include a take-home or live underwriting exercise. Practice building a quick acquisition model, supporting your assumptions with market comps, and presenting your buy or no-buy recommendation under time pressure.

Negotiate using market comp data

When an offer comes in, reference compensation surveys from industry associations or BLS data for your metro and role level. Cite your deal volume and asset class experience as justification, not just seniority or years in the field.

Real Estate Finance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most real estate finances?

Dechert LLP, Blackstone, and NorthMarq are hiring the most real estate finances right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Activity tends to cluster around firms with active acquisition pipelines or growing debt origination platforms.

How many real estate finance jobs are remote?

About 46% of real estate finance openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though most senior roles involving deal execution remain on-site or hybrid. Asset management and investor relations functions within real estate finance are the sub-areas most likely to offer flexible or fully remote arrangements.

How do you become a real estate finance?

Start with a degree in finance, real estate, or economics, then build Excel and Argus modeling skills through coursework or self-study. Intern at a commercial brokerage, bank, or REIT to gain deal exposure. Entry-level analyst roles at lending institutions or private equity firms are the most common starting point, with progression tied to transaction experience and modeling proficiency.

How do you get hired in real estate finance with little experience?

Target analyst roles at regional banks, mortgage companies, or smaller private equity shops that train from the ground up. Build a sample acquisition model using publicly available property data and include it with your application. Certifications like the REFM financial modeling certificate or a CFA Level I signal commitment when direct transaction experience is thin.

What does the real estate finance interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a hiring manager call focused on your deal background and modeling experience. A technical round comes next, often including a take-home underwriting exercise or a live Excel test. Final rounds involve meeting senior team members and presenting your investment thesis or model assumptions for discussion.

Where can I find and apply to real estate finance jobs?

You can find and apply to real estate finance jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your asset class focus and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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