Careers at INSIGNIA Financial Services

Scale Your Business on a Platform Built for Real Estate Capital Advisory

INSIGNIA is a commercial real estate capital advisory platform executing debt and equity transactions nationwide. We partner with active investors, developers, and operators to structure and deliver financing with a disciplined, execution-first approach.

A Culture of Performance

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Why INSIGNIA

A Platform Built for Professionals Who Take the Long View

At INSIGNIA, breadth is a deliberate strategy. We operate across every major product category in commercial real estate finance, giving originators, advisors, and analysts exposure to a range of transaction types, capital structures, and borrower profiles that most single-channel firms simply do not offer.

Full-Spectrum Platform

Exposure to agency multifamily, CMBS conduit, bridge, SBA 504 and 7(a), C-PACE, private credit, and residential investor financing across all major asset classes and transaction sizes.

Deep Lender Relationships

Access to a curated, actively maintained network of capital sources — life companies, commercial banks, credit unions, debt funds, CMBS conduits, and government programs built over decades of active placement.

Entrepreneurial Environment

A firm structure that rewards initiative, accountability, and production — not tenure. Producers who drive results have the platform and support to grow without ceiling.

Collaborative Intelligence

A team that shares market intelligence, deal strategy, lender knowledge, and rate guidance across the organization. Collaboration is at the center of how we operate on every transaction.

Full Capital Stack Coverage
Equity & Joint Venture Preferred Equity · JV Structures
Preferred Equity Current Pay · Accrual · Participating
Mezzanine & Subordinate Debt Debt Funds · Private Credit
Bridge & Transitional Loans Value-Add · Construction · Rehab
Agency & Government Programs Fannie · Freddie · HUD · SBA · USDA
Senior Secured Debt CMBS · Bank · Life Company · Credit Union
The Platform

We Operate Everywhere Capital Moves in Commercial Real Estate

Most commercial real estate finance firms specialize in a product type or a capital source. INSIGNIA is built differently. We place capital across the full risk spectrum — from senior secured debt through equity structure, giving our team exposure to a breadth of transaction experience that accelerates professional development and expands market relationships.

This means our originators and advisors can bring solutions across the entire capital structure to every client conversation, and our analysts develop a market-wide perspective.

Life Companies Commercial Banks Debt Funds CMBS Conduits Credit Unions SBA Lenders USDA Programs Private Lenders
Who We Are Looking For

Experienced Professionals Ready to Do More

INSIGNIA is not a training ground for generalists. We are looking for professionals who already understand commercial real estate finance and want a platform that allows them to operate at a higher level — with stronger lender relationships, better deal flow, and real transaction volume behind them.

Originators & Business Development

Producers with existing borrower or broker relationships who are ready to bring their book to a platform that can close across a wider range of products and capital sources.

  • Active borrower or referral network in commercial real estate
  • Experience structuring and placing commercial mortgage debt
  • Track record of closed transactions across multiple asset classes
  • Understanding of lender appetite, credit criteria, and deal structuring

Underwriters & Credit Analysts

Analysts who can model, stress-test, and underwrite commercial real estate transactions at an institutional level and want to apply that skill set in a deal-flow-driven environment.

  • Commercial real estate underwriting or credit analysis background
  • Proficiency in financial modeling, DSCR analysis, and property-level cashflows
  • Familiarity with lender submission requirements across capital types
  • Attention to detail and discipline in the underwriting process

Capital Markets & Structured Finance

Professionals with a capital markets background who understand lender positioning, pricing dynamics, and deal structuring across the risk spectrum.

  • Lender-side or advisor-side capital markets experience
  • Understanding of CMBS, agency, and alternative credit markets
  • Ability to evaluate and position deals for specific lender appetites
  • Experience with complex or layered capital structures
Open Positions

Current Opportunities

We are actively recruiting for the following roles. Every position at INSIGNIA provides direct exposure to live transaction activity and the full depth of our lender and borrower relationships.

Full-Time · Business Development

Business Development Officer

Lead origination activity, develop borrower and referral relationships, and leverage the full INSIGNIA product platform to structure and close commercial real estate financing across all major loan categories.

  • Identify and develop new borrower and referral source relationships
  • Structure financing solutions using the full INSIGNIA product menu
  • Manage transactions from initial qualification through closing
  • Represent INSIGNIA at industry events and in market-facing settings
Full-Time · Origination

Commercial Loan Originator

Source, underwrite, structure, and place commercial real estate debt transactions across multiple product lines including bridge, CMBS, agency multifamily, SBA, and private credit for investors, developers, and owner-operators.

  • Originate and qualify commercial mortgage opportunities across asset classes
  • Underwrite transactions and prepare lender submission packages
  • Match deal profiles to appropriate capital sources within the INSIGNIA network
  • Drive transactions to close with discipline and client focus
Culture & Values

How We Work, Every Day

INSIGNIA was built on the principle that disciplined execution and client-first advisory are not competing priorities - they reinforce each other. Our culture reflects that: collaborative, performance-oriented, and committed to doing the work with rigor and integrity.

Relationship-building is the core of what we do — with clients, with lenders, and with each other. The professionals who thrive at INSIGNIA are those who understand that reputation is built transaction by transaction, and that long-term success in this business is built on trust.

Expertise with Purpose

Institutional-grade knowledge applied to every transaction, focused on outcomes that create lasting value for clients.

Disciplined Execution

Process, accountability, and follow-through are non-negotiable. Every deal gets the same level of rigor from first call through closing.

Transparency

We tell clients — and each other — what they need to hear. Honest communication is the foundation of every relationship we build.

Entrepreneurial Drive

We reward producers who take initiative, own their results, and approach the business with the mindset of an owner.

Collaborative Strength

Market intelligence, lender insights, and deal strategy are shared across the team. We are stronger together than in silos.

Internship Program

Start Here. Go Further.

INSIGNIA's internship program is designed for students who want real exposure to commercial real estate finance — not administrative tasks or filing. Interns work alongside our origination and advisory team on active transactions, gaining direct experience with deal structuring, lender relationships, underwriting, and capital markets execution.

We recruit from finance, real estate, and business programs year-round and offer both summer and semester-based placements. Exceptional interns are considered for full-time positions as they become available.

Apply for an Internship

Live Transaction Exposure

Work alongside active deals from origination through closing — not simulations or case studies.

Capital Markets Mentorship

Direct access to experienced originators and advisors who share market knowledge and deal context.

Lender Network Access

Exposure to the lender relationships, capital sources, and credit decision-making that most programs never show.

Full-Time Consideration

Exceptional interns are considered for analyst and associate positions as opportunities arise.

Year-Round Program

Summer and semester placements available. We recruit from accredited finance and real estate programs.

Practical Skill Development

Underwriting, financial modeling, lender submissions, market analysis, and client communication.

Get in Touch

Ready to Explore a Career at INSIGNIA?

We review every submission and respond to qualified candidates directly. Whether you are an experienced producer looking for a stronger platform or an analyst ready to work in a live deal environment, we want to hear from you.

Call us at (800) 616-2050  ·  Send a Message

INSIGNIA Financial Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experience levels, and academic institutions.