Junior Associate - Franchise Finance (Remote)

Job description

Description Summary: The Junior Associate will provide entry-level support to the Gulf Coast Franchise Finance (GCFF) team across the loan life cycle. Under close supervision, this role will assist with initial application intake, basic file preparation, data entry, and routine pre-closing and post-closing activities. The Junior Associate will learn core franchise finance processes while supporting departmental operations and helping ensure accurate and timely flow of information. Responsibilities: - Assist the GCFF team with the loan application process by collecting and organizing required documents from internal teams and/or external parties, as well as performing basic data entry to help ensure accuracy and completeness of application information. - Help create and maintain electronic and physical loan files to support the timely progress of each loan by indexing and organizing documents according to established procedures and updating file checklists and following up on missing items as directed. - Support the underwriting process by preparing and updating simple financial data templates, spreadsheets, and schedules under the guidance of more senior team members. - Assist in g...