Analyst

Walker & Dunlop is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in communities. The Analyst position is part of the Research Pool, supporting the Apprise workforce through analytics, research, and data collection to train high-potential analysts for valuation advisory roles. Responsibilities Assist in various aspects of preparing legally compliant appraisal reports Heavy focus on front end appraisal reporting, including regional, market, and property-level research and analysis Perform confirmation and data entry of rent comparables and sales comparables Responsible for the addition and organization of report addenda items Reconcile data sources in Apprise software application Assist in development and refinement of software programs and financial models for valuation applications Communicate and problem-solve daily with teammates, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, often in combination with travel Perform other duties as assigned Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays Skills Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Business, or related Commercial/multifamily real estate internship experience preferred (valuation, underwriting, financial analysis a plus) Proficiency with Windows OS and Microsoft Word and Excel Strong analytical skills: proven acumen in financial modeling or real estate underwriting Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable on the phone with market participants Strong literary and grammatical competency; very comfortable with business-formal writing composition Strong propensity to take initiative with minimal direction Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders Working knowledge of commercial real estate data services preferred: REIS, CoStar, RealPage, Yardi, ESRI, etc A genuine interest in PropTech and multifamily real estate Data science, statistics, or software programming experience, skills, or interest desirable Benefits Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions Competitive dental and vision benefits 401(k) + match Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Career development opportunities Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching Company Overview Walker & Dunlop is a commercial real estate finance and advisory firm that creates strong capital markets and investment sales capabilities. It was founded in 1937, and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Walker & Dunlop has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 5 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.