Full-Time

Real Estate Finance Analyst

Updated on 8/23/2026

CMLS

CMLS

201-500 employees

Technology-enabled mortgage lending and capital solutions

Compensation Overview

CA$55k - CA$65k/yr

+ RRSP matching

London, ON, Canada

In Person

Other locations will not be considered.

Bachelor's

Category
Real Estate (1)
Required Skills
SharePoint
Financial analysis
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • You have completed an undergraduate degree in one of the following concentrations: finance, economics, urban land development, accounting or business administration.
  • You have a strong understanding of financial analysis and have a passion for real estate.
  • You are an intermediate to advanced level user of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, with demonstrated skill in Microsoft Excel.
  • You possess strong organizational skills with a very high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • You take ownership of your work and demonstrate a high degree of accountability and commitment.
  • You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • You are a motivated self-starter who is results driven.
  • You have a sense of urgency with a positive can-do attitude.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct in-depth analysis and detailed due diligence on loan applications to facilitate credit decisions by CMLS and external lenders, acting as both a direct lender and an advisor.
  • Write detailed credit applications outlining deal structures and analysis findings.
  • Review third-party reports, including appraisals, environmental reports, and engineering reports, to ensure compliance with internal requirements, lending guidelines, and investor terms and conditions.
  • Assist with satisfying pre-funding conditions required to fund loans.
  • Assist with CMLS system requirements for file administration and the loan underwriting and funding workflow.
  • Gather and disseminate significant information to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
  • Perform other duties assigned to support the goals and objectives of the London Commercial Origination team.

CMLS provides capital solutions for property owners, developers, and real estate investors in Canada, offering mortgage financing and related services through a technology-enabled lending platform and managing over $38 billion in assets under administration. It underwrites, funds, and administers mortgage loans for banks, investment managers, insurers, and pension funds. It differentiates itself through scale, strong ties with major Canadian financial institutions, and a people-first, team-empowered culture within a technology-driven lending environment. Its goal is to build the Canadian mortgage ecosystem of the future by delivering practical, scalable mortgage solutions and supporting the success of its clients and its team.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Founded

1974

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nesto’s July 2026 update says CMLS powers Canada’s Mortgage Ecosystem with AI automation.
  • The combined entity exceeds $60 billion mortgages under administration and 1,000 employees across ten offices.
  • CMLS’s 2025 broker recognition and Quebec commercial origination strengthen distribution and regional growth.

What critics are saying

  • Nesto integration can distract teams and standardize CMLS culture into Montreal-led systems by 2026.
  • Broker and lender competition in Canada compresses spreads, pressuring CMLS volumes and margins.
  • CMLS depends on housing and credit markets; a 2026 downturn would hit mortgage originations hard.

What makes CMLS unique

  • CMLS combines residential, commercial, and white-label mortgage services under nesto since June 2024.
  • Nesto kept CMLS and Intellifi brands, preserving broker channels and institutional relationships.
  • Brydon Cruise’s 2021 advisory role signals deep commercial real-estate expertise and governance continuity.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Mental Health Support

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Training Programs

Company News

Canadian Business Journal
Oct 18th, 2025
Maple Financial Gains Investment from Nesto

Maple Financial, a leading alternative mortgage lender in Canada, announced a strategic equity investment from Nesto Group via its subsidiary CMLS. This partnership aims to enhance product development, expand distribution, and improve services for mortgage brokers across Canada. By leveraging Nesto's digital platform and CMLS's capabilities, Maple seeks to innovate in alternative lending and deliver superior Broker Relationship Management services.

BetaKit
Jun 21st, 2024
Nesto Acquires CMLS Group, $60B Mortgages

Montréal-based online mortgage lender Nesto has acquired Vancouver-based CMLS Group, the third-largest mortgage finance company in Canada, for an undisclosed amount. The combined entity will have over 1,000 employees across 10 offices and more than $60 billion in mortgages under administration. The deal was supported by investments from Diagram Ventures, Portage, NAventures, IGM Financial, BMO Capital Partners, Fonds de solidarité FTQ, and Fondaction. CMLS shareholders will have an equity stake in the combined entity.

BetaKit
Jun 21st, 2024
Nesto acquires mortgage-lending giant CMLS Group

Nesto acquires mortgage-lending giant CMLS Group.

Yahoo Finance
Jun 21st, 2024
nesto Acquires CMLS Group to Build Canada's Mortgage Ecosystem of the Future

nesto and CMLS Group join forces to build the Canadian Mortgage Ecosystem of the future

The Globe and Mail
Jun 21st, 2024
Nesto buys Canada's third-largest non-bank mortgage lender

CMLS first launched in 1974 with an office in Vancouver.