Location Designation: Hybrid - 1 day per quarter About New York Life Investments With over $800 billion in assets under management, NYLIM is a Pensions & Investments' Top 30 Largest Money Manager and one of the largest global asset managers serving institutional, retail and insurance clients. NYLIM brings together the firm’s global investment teams under one unified brand, combining specialized expertise with the strength and stability of New York Life. Our platform is built on disciplined active management, deep investment capabilities and a long-term partnership approach designed to deliver enduring value across market cycles and help clients navigate the next era of investing. More powerful, together, we combine the agility of specialized investment teams with the scale and longevity of a leading mutual institution. Business Overview New York Life Real Estate Investors (NYL REI) is the real estate investment platform within New York Life Investment Management. With over $73.2 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025, NYL REI invests across real estate equity, debt and securities strategies, serving institutional investors and the New York Life General Account. Leveraging more than a century of real estate investment experience, New York Life Real Estate Investors (“REI”) believes that investment principles which incorporate sustainability best practices promote favorable relative returns for our clients over the long term. New York Life Real Estate Investors is seeking an associate to join its Commercial Real Estate Closing team. This role is remote and required to be in the New York office 1 day per quarter. The position works closely with loan underwriters, borrowers, brokers, legal counsels, and third parties to facilitate the efficient closing of each transaction while ensuring all underwriting and closing requirements are met. What You’ll Do: Loan Application & Commitment Coordination: • Collaborate with loan originators to facilitate the preparation, negotiation, and execution of real estate loan application commitments and term sheets. • Transaction types include mortgage, mezzanine, co-lending, portfolio, construction, hotel, bridge, and complex structured loans. • Reviewing and negotiating loan documents in coordination with internal legal counsel, external local counsel, borrower’s counsel, and other relevant stakeholders. • Ensuring timely receipt and review of all required due diligence materials (e.g., property reports, title and survey, tenant lease documentation, insurance certificates) Manage disbursement activities by: • Preparing fee reconciliation, reviewing and approving settlement statements. • Directing the allocation of funds due to the Company (e.g., escrowed deposits, holdbacks, fees) and coordinating payment of related expenses (e.g., legal, third-party costs). Property Acquisition and Disposition Closing Management • Prepare entity formation documents and coordinate lien searches • Order title commitment and coordinate survey requirements • Coordinate execution of closing documents • Maintain tickler to ensure closing deliverables are timely • Coordinate with accounting team and asset management team to reconcile fees and funding sources Transaction Management System Oversight • Utilize the Department’s real estate transaction management platform to: • Maintain accurate and complete data for each transaction. • Ensure all required internal approvals (underwriting, due diligence, investment committee) are secured pre-closing. • Facilitate a smooth handoff of closed loans to the loan management and asset management division. Project & Initiative Involvement • Contribute to departmental and divisional special projects as needed. What You’ll Bring: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, or a related field. • Demonstrated experience in commercial real estate financing, with a solid understanding of the loan closing process, acquisitions, dispositions, relevant legal considerations, and the business analysis supporting each transaction. • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. • Highly self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments effectively in a fast-paced environment. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). • Commercial Real Estate Paralegal experience strongly preferred. #LI-AM1 Pay Transparency Salary Range: $75,000-$106,500 Overtime eligible: Exempt Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes Sales bonus eligible: No Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program. Company Overview At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact. Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress. As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it. Our Benefits We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site. Our Commitment to Inclusion At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space. Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com. Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities. Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs. Job Requisition ID: 94206 About NY Life Insurance Company Diversity & Humanity–two values that are deeply rooted in the New York Life culture and have laid the foundation for over 175 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. At New York Life you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring culture that has a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength of New York Life revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance, and we want you to be a part of our legacy. As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You will be part of a diverse team guided by our belief to always be there for each other–providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others. You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly. Visit our Linkedin to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities. Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs. Required Legal Notices – All Candidates Please Click Here Job Segment: Real Estate, Realtor, Outside Sales, Social Media, Business Analyst, Sales, Marketing, Technology APPLY NOW » APPLY NOW • Apply Now • Start apply with LinkedIn Start • Please wait... 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