ABOUT KV CAPITAL  

At KV Capital, we have established ourselves as industry leaders in real estate debt and investment, driven by our unwavering commitment to excellence, trusted partnerships, and innovative solutions. Since our founding in 2006, we have expanded our business across three connected areas of service: real estate private equity, real estate lending, and private equity investments in real estate supply chain businesses. Managing a robust portfolio of +$1.8 billion in funded investments, accompanied by +$750 million in assets under management, our dedicated team of finance experts is driven by a shared goal to cultivate prosperity for our clients, investment partners, and communities. We have office locations in Edmonton, Calgary, and Toronto, and continue to expand and extend our reach nationally. 

 

REAL ESTATE DEBT  

Since inception, our Real Estate Debt division has funded and/or advised on $2.5B+ of commercial deals. We provide financing solutions for land, subdivisions, multi-family residential, retail, industrial, office, hospitality, mixed-use properties, as well as specialized options such as equity and structured financing.  

  

POSITION Analyst / Senior Analyst, Origination, Real Estate Debt 

(Title based on experience and qualifications) 

  

LOCATION Toronto, Ontario 

   

YOUR OPPORTUNITY  

We are looking for an Analyst to join our Real Estate Debt team based in Toronto. This is a new position being added to our Toronto team.  

Reporting to the Director of Underwriting, the successful candidate will work closely with the Origination team through the mortgage application and loan funding process, including: 

  • Timely and thorough underwriting and assessment of mortgage loan opportunities; 
  • Assess and assist in the structuring of medium to high complexity loan requests, determining overall viability of prospective mortgage loans; 
  • In collaboration with the Originators, identify and mitigate key risks and ensure the accuracy of loan applications submitted. 

 

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 

  • Complete the timely feasibility assessments of prospective mortgage loan opportunities for medium to high complexity loans and provide support to Originators through the loan structuring process, identifying key risks and mitigants. 
  • Working closely with the Originators, assist in the thorough underwriting and structuring of all commercial mortgage loan requests, including land acquisitions and servicing, construction, inventory loans, bridge financing, CMHC insured financing and conventional term financing.  
  • Prepare credit applications to be submitted to the Investment Management team to identify and address market value, exit strategy, key risks and mitigants, and Borrower specific details such as repayment strategy, credibility and feasibility of proposed projects, etc.  
  • Effectively benchmark prospective mortgage loans against internal lending guidelines and comparable deals. 
  • Assist in the preparation of Term Sheets, Discussions Papers and Commitment Letters for the Investment Management team to review and approve in relation to new mortgage loan opportunities. 
  • Prepare formal loan presentations to third-party lenders and ensure any questions or additional information requirements are provided to obtain a loan agreement. 
  • Assist in ongoing loan maintenance, including receipt and review of annual reporting requirements, processing of extension and amendment requests and addressing any lender or borrower requests as they arise.  
  • Stay up to date on industry trends, regulations and market conditions that may impact Borrower and/or Lender investment decisions. 

 

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS   

  • A bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, economics, business, or a related field is required. 
  • Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a mortgage or real estate related role. 
  • Knowledge of real estate financing, loan products and financial analysis techniques. 
  • General understanding of mortgage products, market trends, and economic factors that affect real estate valuations across different asset classes. 
  • Familiarity with mortgage loan documentation, legal and loan security processes and applicable regulations. 
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel. 
  • Comfortable dealing with highly confidential information. 
  • Financial acumen and a strong understanding of macroeconomic themes and the equity and debt market functions. 
  • Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, using data-driven insights to simplify complex challenges and inform sound decisions.  
  • Skilled at tailoring communication style to effectively match the message and audience. 
  • Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy across documentation, correspondence, and all related loan materials. 

 

WHAT KV CAPITAL OFFERS 

  • Competitive total compensation package, including performance-based and long-term incentives 
  • Comprehensive paid time-off package, including birthdays off and holiday office closures 
  • 100% employer-paid benefits 
  • Financial and organizational support for professional development opportunities  
  • Flexible work environment, including hybrid work offering (4 days in office, 1 day remote per week). 
  • Salary range: $70,000 – $100,000 per annum, plus variable compensation based on deal-based revenue 

 

APPLY NOW!  

You will be part of an enthusiastic and highly effective team with no end to challenging and transformational work in sight. KV Capital is in a phase of growth and expansion, offering a collaborative work environment, recognition for outstanding performance and abundant opportunities for both personal and professional advancement.  

For further insights into our company, please visit our website at www.kvcapital.ca.    

 

To APPLY: 

Please forward your resume and cover letter in confidence to: careers@kvcapital.ca and indicate “Analyst, Origination – Toronto” in the subject line.