**Location:** 227 West Monroe Street - Chicago, Illinois 60606 **JOB BRIEF** The Analyst will provide support to the Commercial Production/Origination staff. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** Highly motivated individual that works in an analytical role to support the production efforts for Key’s mortgage capital markets platform. The analyst’s primary responsibilities are to work closely with the loan originators/bankers and other stakeholders in the analysis of commercial and multi-family properties across the United States. The profile of assets are commercial properties including office, retail, self-storage, hotels, industrial, manufactured housing and apartments. The analysts work with the bankers to coordinate financing solutions across Key’s numerous capital sources which include CMSB, Investor Placement, Debt Funds/Structured Bridge Lending, Credit Tenant Lease, and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac/FHA. The day-to-day responsibilities are as follows: + Develop detailed working knowledge of underwriting parameters and requirements of all lending products. + Model loan submissions in order to determine the viability of loan requests. + Communicate with borrowers, relationship managers, and mortgage brokers to assist the banker in generating and processing new business while fostering relationships. + Prepare loan submissions to third party capital lending sources and aid in the processing of the loans with third party investors. + Assist bankers in shepherding loans through the due diligence and closing process. **MARGINAL OR PERIPHERAL FUNCTIONS** The Analyst will provide industry, market, business, and quantitative analysis support. This will include performing ad-hoc strategic and financial reporting. The Analyst is expected to have a continuous improvement mindset and would be empowered to recommend efficiencies for change. The Analyst will work on special projects as assigned. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Bachelor’s degree required in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or Real Estate. + 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, real estate, investment banking or consulting including Real Estate Finance. + Demonstrated high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, experience with complex spreadsheets. + Strong quantitative and analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data from multiple computer systems. + Ability to synthesize and analyze large amounts of data and communicate relevant findings. + Demonstrated analytical approach to problem solving with a high attention to detail. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency. + Proactive and goal-oriented, with the ability to work independently. + Strong organizational skills – ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. + Consultative, service-oriented mindset. + Outstanding oral communication, written, and presentation skills. + The Analyst is expected to work in a KeyBank office 4-5 days per week. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Proficiency in business intelligence tools a plus + Previous work experience in commercial real estate finance and/or experience with CMBS, Agency and Life Insurance lending programs a plus. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $75,000 to $90,000 annually depending on location and job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance. Please click here (http://www.key.com/kco/images/Key\_Benefit\_Eligibility\_Chart.pdf) for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible. Job Posting Expiration Date: 08/27/2025 KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com. KeyBank is an organization collectively committed to helping you unlock your potential and discover what truly drives you. Working here means sharing our purpose to help our clients, colleagues, and communities thrive. You’ll find genuinely supportive teammates, a flexible, inclusive work environment, challenging projects, accessible leaders, and opportunities to grow in your position and your career. For 200 years, Key has opened doors in our communities. Let us open one for you.