Senior Analyst, Real Estate Finance (London, Onsite)

Senior Analyst, Real Estate Finance

London, ON (On-site) - Other locations will not be considered

Salary Range: $65,000 - 85,000 /yr.

About Us

Founded in 1974, CMLS Commercial is one of Canada's largest independently owned commercial mortgage services companies, providing financing solutions to real estate owners, developers, institutional investors, and many of the country's leading financial institutions.

Our expertise spans the full commercial mortgage lifecycle—from origination and underwriting to servicing, securitization, mortgage analytics, and market intelligence. Backed by decades of experience and a reputation for innovation, we help clients navigate complex financing opportunities with confidence.

Nesto Group

Nesto Group is Canada's leading provider of mortgage technology and financing solutions, with more than CAD $80 billion in residential and commercial mortgages under administration. Trusted by many of the country's leading financial institutions, we combine over 50 years of mortgage expertise with proprietary cloud and AI technology to transform the future of lending.

Powered by our proprietary cloud and AI technology, nesto has become one of Canada's fastest-growing mortgage lenders, gaining market share across direct-to-consumer (D2C) residential lending, the broker channel, and multi-family commercial lending. Recognized as one of Deloitte's Fast 50 companies for three consecutive years, we continue to push the industry forward through innovation, technology, and customer-focused solutions.

Operating through our family of brands—CMLS, nesto, and Nesto Cloud—our mission is to build Canada's mortgage ecosystem of the future and create a true Canadian champion in lending technology and financial services. Learn more at: https://nestogroup.ca/

Life at CMLS Commercial

At CMLS Commercial, you'll work alongside industry experts on transactions that help shape communities across Canada. Whether you're supporting institutional clients, delivering market insights, or financing landmark developments, you'll be part of a collaborative team where expertise is valued and professional growth is continuous.

Role & Responsibilities:

You will provide timely and proactive support to your team including:

• Conduct in-depth analysis and detailed due diligence on loan applications which will facilitate credit decisions by CMLS and external Lenders, as the team acts as both a direct Lender and in an advisory capacity.
• Write detailed credit applications outlining the deal structure and the findings of your analysis.
• Review third party reports (ie appraisals, environmental reports and engineering reports, etc) to ensure compliance with internal requirements, lending guidelines and investor terms and conditions.
• Assist with satisfying pre-funding conditions required to fund given loans.
• Assist with CMLS system requirements for file administration, and loan underwriting & funding workflow
• Significant information gathering and dissemination to communicate with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals and objectives of the London Commercial Origination team.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of commercial real estate finance or real estate development experience.
• Emphasize direct experience with commercial mortgages / underwriting; lender or commercial developer backgrounds both qualify.
• You have completed an undergraduate degree in one of the following concentrations: finance, economics, urban land development, accounting or business administration.
• You have a strong understanding of financial analysis and have a passion for real estate.
• You are an intermediate to advanced level user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint), with a demonstrated skillset in Microsoft Excel
• You possess strong organizational skills with a very high attention to detail and accuracy.
• You take ownership of your work and demonstrate a high degree of accountability and commitment at all times.
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• You are a motivated self-starter who is very results driven.
• You have a sense of urgency with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.

Benefits

Why You'll Love Working Here

We believe great people do their best work when they're supported professionally, personally, and financially. That's why we offer a comprehensive rewards package designed to help you thrive at every stage of your career.

Competitive Rewards — Competitive compensation, performance incentives (where applicable), and recognition for your contributions.

Health & Wellness — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, Health & Wellness Spending Accounts (where applicable), telemedicine, Employee Assistance Programs, and mental health support for you and your family.

Time to Recharge — Generous vacation (4 weeks), floater days, and statutory holidays to help you recharge.

Planning for the Future — RRSP matching to support your long-term financial wellbeing.

Family Support — Enhanced maternity and parental leave top-up programs.

Learning & Growth — Education assistance, mentorship, training, and opportunities to build your career across Nesto Group.

Tools for Success — Modern technology, collaborative teams, and the resources you need to do your best work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Nesto Group, we believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), persons with disabilities, members of racialized communities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we are committed to working with you to meet your needs.

We want to hear from you!

If you are confident that you would be a strong asset to our team, submit both a cover letter and resume today. Be sure to tell us why you believe yourself to be a perfect fit! We thank all applicants for their time in applying, however we will only contact those selected for an interview. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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