Description
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 offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto, and we are continuing to expand nationally to Vancouver.
REAL ESTATE DEBT
Since its inception, our Real Estate Debt division has funded and or advised on $2.5B+ of commercial deals. We provide financing solutions for land, subdivision financing, multi-family, retail, industrial, office, hospitality, mixed-use properties, and specialty financing, such as equity and structured financing deals
POSITION Analyst, Funding, Investment Management - We are looking to fill 2 vacancies for this position
LOCATION Edmonton, AB
REPORTING TO Director, Investment Management
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
The successful candidate will support the timely funding of loans by reviewing funding conditions, preparing draw requests, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. This candidate will also support credit submission workflow, including submissions to KV Mortgage Fund’s lending review committee and to syndicated lending partners.
This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate structuring of loan advances and involves credit analysis, evaluation of financing proposals, and preparation of investor funding packages. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented and analytical individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings strong financial acumen, precision, and a commitment to excellence in client services.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Loan funding + coordination
Review and verify all conditions precedent before funding approval.
Prepare and review construction draw calculations, ensuring compliance with approved budgets and loan terms.
Recommend draws for funding, with a focus on financial prudence and project viability.
Ensure all loan advances are accurately entered into the system, enabling proper calculation of loan-to-value ( LTV), loan-to-cost (LTC), and other key financial metrics.
Prepare funding packages for issuance to investors, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Conduct loan security and compliance reviews to validate funding readiness.
Work closely with internal stakeholders and external parties to facilitate seamless funding execution.
Provide high-level oversight on loan disbursement process to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Credit review + analysis
Assess mortgage credit applications on an ongoing basis, separate or in conjunction with Funding responsibilities, to evaluate:
Market value reasonability
Borrower credibility and repayment ability
Project feasibility and exit strategy viability
Market outlook, economic fundamentals, and risk factors
Prepare credit recommendations and executive summaries for approval.
Identify key risks and mitigants within transactions, ensuring appropriate security and documentation structures.
Support the creation of loan executive summaries and credit applications to solicit approvals from internal and external investment partners, including KV Mortgage Fund.
Collaborate with the investment management and origination teams to refine credit structuring best practices.
Process improvement + compliance
Develop and implement control mechanisms to enhance accuracy in funding calculations and approvals.
Identify areas for process improvement and recommend efficiencies in funding workflows.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and ethical standards related to loan administration and funding.
Monitor key operational metrics related to funding processes and recommend strategic improvements.
Special projects + strategic initiatives
Participate in or lead initiatives focused on optimizing funding operations and credit analysis methodologies.
Support technology and automation enhancements to streamline funding workflows.
Contribute to research and analysis to implement industry best practices and improve operational effectiveness.
YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS
A bachelor of commerce degree with a major in finance is required.
Passing grade on the CFA Level II exam is required, with intent to obtain CFA designation within 12 months of employment.
3+ years of experience in mortgage underwriting, credit analysis, or loan administration preferred.
Strong knowledge of construction financing, draw processes, and funding procedures.
Experience with financial modeling and loan performance analysis.
Experience working with syndicated loan structures.
Familiarity with mortgage loan documentation, legal and loan security processes and applicable regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, with strong data management capabilities.
Comfortable dealing with highly confidential information.
Financial acumen and has a strong understanding of mortgage products, underwriting principles, and real estate market dynamics.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, can assess complex transactions and use data-driven insights to make recommendations.
Excels at managing competing priorities and executing multiple high-value transactions within strict deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail skills with a high level of precision in reviewing financial data and funding documentation.
Demonstrates strong collaboration and communication skills, working effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders through clear, professional interactions.
Delivers exceptional client service by ensuring smooth and efficient funding processes for investors, clients, and partners.
WHAT KV CAPITAL OFFERS
Competitive total compensation package, including performance-based and long-term incentives.
Competitive vacation offering and flexible time off, including birthdays off and holiday office closure.
100% Employer-paid benefits.
Tuition and professional development support.
Hybrid work offering, 4 days in office, 1 day from home per week.
APPLY NOW!
You will be part of an enthusiastic and highly effective team with no end of 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 letterin confidence to: careers@kvcapital.ca and indicate “Analyst, Funding” in the subject line.
