Are you looking for an opportunity to define your future in the commercial real estate industry based on your own unique skills and experience?

Whether your talents lie in marketing, operations, finance, human resources, management, or something different altogether, you’ll find flexibility and a sense of belonging at Berkadia. We’re committed to a culture that strives for excellence – a place where your contributions are valued, you are empowered to create positive impact, and you can grow your career. Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia. 

The Risk Controls and Compliance Analyst is responsible for supporting the effective operation of Berkadia’s enterprise-wide Compliance program, including Production Compliance and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM). This role ensures that the enterprise adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policies, while also enhancing the overall compliance effectiveness through process improvements and strategic initiatives.

We Innovate to shape the future of CRE, so in this role you will:

• Monitor regulatory compliance requirements, support procedural/documentation changes to meet GSE guidelines, and ensure adherence to Berkadia’s Quality Control Plan.
•  Collaborate with the internal audit team, maintain records of compliance activities, and strategize appropriate resolutions.
• Serve as an expert on GSE regulations, loan programs, production requirements, and Berkadia’s internal policies and procedures related to origination, processing, closing, and construction servicing.
•  Review business proposals for regulatory compliance, support annual assessments/reporting to Lenders, assist with due diligence reviews, and aid in the implementation and usage of Risk, Controls, and Compliance Team tools.
•  Support Berkadia’s TPRM program by strategizing with cross-functional teams to develop and implement comprehensive processes and maintain TPRM policies and procedures.
•  Conduct thorough due diligence assessments on third-party vendors, monitor ongoing vendor performance and compliance, and maintain up-to-date documentation of third-party relationships and risk assessments.
•  Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging risks, proposing necessary adjustments to the risk management framework and developing vendor risk awareness and training programs for internal teams.
• Provide expert oversight for the third-party management lifecycle, from screening to offboarding, and assist with the implementation and ongoing usage of the TPRM tool.

We are passionate about your growth, so to achieve success in this role you should have: 

• Strong technical background with intermediate or higher proficiency in Windows-based systems.
• Proven ability to support multiple tasks and address ad hoc needs efficiently.
• Proficient in intermediate to advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and conditional formatting.
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting issues or escalating them to appropriate parties.
• Skilled in delivering data-driven solutions.
• Working knowledge of Third-Party Risk Management principles and processes, as well as GSE regulations, loan programs, and production requirements.
• Effective multitasking capabilities.

We believe People Matter, so we offer benefits that go beyond:

• Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities 
• Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us
• Fertility and family planning services  
• Up to 12-weeks of fully paid parental leave   
• Mental health care, including free counseling sessions:  
• We'll help you fund your learning journey with generous tuition reimbursement 
• Pet insurance discounts 
• And more! 

Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia. 

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