Real Estate Syndicated Finance Associate

About the role

Huntington's Real Estate Syndicated Finance Associate plays a vital role within the Syndicated & Leveraged Finance (SLF) team, supporting the origination and execution of complex capital markets transactions for a diverse range of public and private real estate businesses.

This mid-level position is designed for professionals with strong analytical capabilities, financial acumen, and a desire to grow within the capital markets space. Associates are responsible for conducting in-depth financial analysis, preparing client-facing materials, and managing deal execution workflows in collaboration with senior bankers and junior analysts.

The SLF team delivers innovative financing solutions to help clients manage strategic, operational, credit, and market risks. Associates are expected to contribute to idea generation, maintain high standards of work quality, and demonstrate ownership across all phases of the transaction lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the origination and execution of SLF transactions for public and private real estate companies, including leveraged loans, syndicated debt, and liability management solutions.
• Prepare launch materials, coordinate lender meetings, and manage due diligence processes.
• Draft offering memorandums, term sheets, pitch books, and internal approval memos.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis of clients and prospects, including market research, valuation, and comparable transaction reviews.
• Maintain and enhance financial model templates and marketing materials.
• Perform business and financial due diligence to support transaction structuring.
• Participate in client and investor meetings, contributing insights and supporting senior bankers.
• Help identify transaction opportunities and anticipate client needs based on pipeline activity.
• Manage analyst workflow and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Train and mentor junior analysts, serving as a resource for development and execution support.
• Collaborate across Capital Markets and Relationship Management teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Maintain CRM systems and databases to track deal pipelines and client interactions.
• Support the creation of management reports on business performance and market dynamics.
• Demonstrate accountability for work quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Real Estate
• 3+ years experience in Capital Markets, Investment Banking, or Corporate Finance
• FINRA Series 79, 63

Preferred Qualifications

• Real Estate Corporate Banking, Real Estate Investment Banking and/or Real Estate Syndicated Finance experience
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive mindset
• Ability to manage ambiguity and solve problems in real time
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across teams
• Commitment to professional integrity and continuous development
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

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• Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

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• Workplace Type: Office
• Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Additional information

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We're combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Huntington will not sponsor applicants for this position for immigration benefits, including but not limited to assisting with obtaining work permission for F-1 students, H-1B professionals, O-1 workers, TN workers, E-3 workers, among other immigration statuses. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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