Analyst, Specialty Underwriting and Portfolio Manager - CRE
Capital OneRole Overview
Capital One is hiring a entry-level Analyst, Specialty Underwriting and Portfolio Manager - CRE. This is a full-time role in McLean. Part of Capital One's Risk hiring, posted 2 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Junior-level Risk roles is $85k-$110k (based on 59 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job description
The Underwriting and Portfolio Management organization is responsible for working with internal partners to underwrite new transactions and manage the existing portfolio of loans. Our Underwriters and Portfolio Managers balance supporting the Commercial Bank’s growth and ensuring we have a scalable, well-managed business. This role supports the REIF/Real Estate Fund Finance Group within Commercial Real Estate.
Commercial Real Estate (CRE)
As an Analyst, Underwriting & Portfolio Management, you have advanced beyond the fundamentals of credit risk management and are expected to perform most responsibilities with minimal oversight. In addition to identifying risks and mitigants, you begin to identify and escalate trends or anomalies on individual deals or within the portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Perform due diligence on industry and company performance; synthesize research and begin to draw conclusions; may start to lead diligence calls
- Perform thorough financial analysis and identify disparities, risks, and creative ways to mitigate risk
- Prepare financial modeling inputs with little guidance; understand model mechanics and consider overrides or exceptions
- Analyze appropriate structuring options considering collateral and borrower valuation
- Write and prepare majority of the credit approval document; provide meaningful contribution to internal meetings, including deal review and pipeline meetings
- Coordinate and complete closing process requirements
- Begin to shadow more senior underwriters on reviewing and negotiating legal documentation
- Communicate with all external constituents; exhibit a sense of urgency toward meeting client requests
- Prepare term sheets, commitment letters and fee letters with guidance; basic understanding of credit documents.
- Demonstrate ownership of a portfolio of existing customers with minimal guidance; may take on more complex or higher volume of accounts
- Complete annual reviews and both material and non-material modifications independently and on time
- Monitor and determine upgrades or downgrades to risk ratings
- Ensure compliance with credit policies and procedures for existing accounts
- Respond to requests from all internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure portfolio data is accurate, timely, and complete to ensure strong quality and reporting capabilities
- Escalate and resolve problem accounts in partnership with other teams and specialists
- Build relationships across function and business to foster collaboration between partner groups
- Mentor and train rotational analysts and new hires
- Participate in internal initiatives to ensure the business is well-managed and operates efficiently
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Military Experience
- At least 2 years of experience in credit underwriting, portfolio management or commercial real estate
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant fields
- Previous experience in underwriting or portfolio or asset management
- Completed coursework or training in commercial real estate & credit risk management
- Fluency in either Microsoft Office or Google Suite
- At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Cambridge, MA: $131,300 - $149,800 for Analyst, Specialty Underwriter & Portfolio Manager
Charlotte, NC: $119,400 - $136,200 for Analyst, Specialty Underwriter & Portfolio Manager
McLean, VA: $131,300 - $149,800 for Analyst, Specialty Underwriter & Portfolio Manager
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
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For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Analyst, Specialty Underwriting and Portfolio Manager - CRE position at Capital One?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Capital One. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Analyst, Specialty Underwriting and Portfolio Manager - CRE position at Capital One located?
This position is based in McLean. Capital One has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Analyst, Specialty Underwriting and Portfolio Manager - CRE at Capital One earn?
Capital One has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Analyst, Specialty Underwriting and Portfolio Manager - CRE role at Capital One posted?
This role was posted on July 11, 2026 (2 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Analyst, Specialty Underwriting and Portfolio Manager - CRE role at Capital One entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Capital One has listed.
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